asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the number of public and private sector housing starts for Cornwall over each of the last five years; and how this compares with similar figures for England and Wales.

Following are the numbers reported in 1974:will take steps to introduce a sessional attendance allowance payable to members of valuation panels to bring them into line with lay members of other comparable tribunals; and if he will make a statement.

No. I have had no request from the national body representing valuation panel members to make this change.