§ Mr. AlexanderTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how members of local valuation tribunals are appointed and by whom;
(2) by what means small business proprietors can become appointed to local valuation tribunal panels.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesValuation tribunal members are appointed by the county council, metropolitan district council or London borough council for the area concerned. Each appointing authority decides its own method of selection and appointment, but my Department has issued general guidance, stressing in particular the desirability of appointing members from a wide cross-section of the community. I would expect appointing authorities to welcome approaches from people interested in serving on tribunals. Tribunal presidents and clerks will also be happy to discuss with such people the work of tribunals and what is expected of members.