To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what powers are available to representatives of the Valuation Office Agency in conducting investigation for valuation purposes. (142355)

Valuation Officers and Listing Officers of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), and those members of their staff authorised by them, have powers, under Section 26 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, and powers to request the supply of information about property under Section 27 of the same Act.