§ Ms CoffeyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will provide information on who has been consulted about the proposed closure of the valuation office in Stockport; [4286]
(2) when he expects the consultation on the proposed closure of the valuation office in Stockport to be completed; [4284]
(3) if he will make available the responses to the consultation on the proposed closure of the valuation office in Stockport. [4285]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 6 December 1995]: Consultation has recently commenced with members of staff and their trades unions and will also be conducted with national representatives of the valuation profession and other bodies with an interest in the future of the Valuation Office review.
Consultation is expected to be completed by summer 1996 and the outcome announced in due course.