§ 55. Mr. G. Griffithsasked the Minister of Health what has been the result of the Skipton Urban District Council's negotiations for the acquisition of a section of the Airville Estate for the provision of a park, and what area it was proposed to acquire; what offer was made by the owners and what figure was placed on the land by the district valuer; and, if the negotiations have been abandoned, will he give the reason?
§ Sir K. WoodI understand that the negotiations were for the acquisition of an area of 14 acres, and that the price asked for by the owners was £4,000. The price recommended by the district valuer in a confidential report to the council was considerably below this figure, and the council consequently abandoned their proposal.
§ 59. Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Health whether his approval has been sought for the purchase by the Liverpool City Council on 1st December of licensed premises known as the Old Omnibus Inn, Old Swan, for the sum of £3,250; and whether, before giving his approval, he will satisfy himself that this is a fair price, in view of 570 the fact that there is no difficulty in regard to the provision of an alternative site for inn purposes?
§ Sir K. WoodMy approval has not yet been sought by the Corporation to the proposal to which the hon. Member refers.
§ Mr. KirbyWill the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to give his close attention to this matter when it comes before him?
§ Sir K. Wood indicated assent.