§ Mr. Stokesasked the Minister of Health whether the Norwich Corporation has obtained confirmation of a compulsory purchase order in respect of lands needed for the improvement of Hay Hill and St. Peter's Street from the junction with the Haymarket to Bethel Street; what is the area of land involved; what price it is proposed to pay for it; and what was the rateable value of any properties that previously stood thereon?
§ Captain WallaceI have been asked to answer this question. The Norwich Corporation was informed in February last that the Minister of Transport would be prepared to confirm, subject to certain modifications, the Compulsory Purchase Order in respect of lands needed for the improvement of Hay Hill and St. Peter's Street, Norwich. The corporation have not yet indicated whether they desire to proceed with the Order on that basis, and I am therefore unable to state precisely what area of land will be involved.
The hon. Member will appreciate that in any case I could not make any statement in regard to price since in default of agreement the question will have to go to arbitration.