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This is an interesting observation, given other evidence at Stage 1, noted below, that the best way of ensuring that the switch to three-year revaluations will work in practice will be to cut sharply the number of appeals.
(simultaneous interpretation from British Sign Language) We could also look at the best practice or best performance model, so that authorities or organisations that are not doing so well can look to those that are succeeding.
I urge the Government to think about whether it is in its best interests to stifle that debate, instead of winning the committee over to its way of thinking.
Let us assume, Mr Hogg, that your best estimate comes to pass and, to use your words, there are “suppressed levels of activity” in that section of the market.
I will make a few brief points and then leave space for you and your colleagues to put your questions to me. I will try as best I can to respond to them and we can take it from there.
Our views of the processes are often about what serves us best, as we are the ones who are involved in them, and our visits gave us an opportunity to see what would best serve the public, whom we serve.