Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture. – in the House of Commons at on 16 June 1924.
Mrs Margaret Wintringham
, Louth Borough
asked the Minister of Agriculture, with reference to the Agricultural Credits Act, 1923, what is the method of valuation of farms for the purpose of mortgages under the Bill; whether local valuers are being appointed; and, if so, by whom?
Mr William Graham
, Edinburgh Central
Valuations are made by the Valuation Department of the Inland Revenue through their district valuers in the respective areas where the properties to be valued are situate.
Mr William Royce
, Holland with Boston
Is my hon. Friend aware that there is very considerable delay after the valuation has been made, and that many complaints have been made in consequence?
Mr William Graham
, Edinburgh Central
If my hon. Friend will let me have cases, I will do my best to hurry matters up, but some inquiry is involved in a consideration of this kind.
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