To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) by how much income exceeded expenditure at Warrington valuation office in 1996–97; [11592](2) if the Warrington valuation office has sufficient surplus capacity to accommodate staff and files transferred from Bolton; [11593](3) how long he estimates it will take for Warrington valuation office to generate enough surplus income to cover the estimated costs of refurbishment. [11594]

I regret that it has not been possible to provide a substantive answer before the summer recess.I shall write to my hon. Friend shortly and place a copy of the letter in the Library.