§ 54. Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Air what was the price awarded at arbitration for the acquisition for the purpose of Royal Air Force stores of portions of the three farms, Moors Farm, Ryelands Farm, and Bradford Farm, in the parishes of Hartlebury, Elmley Lovett, and Stone, respectively, in Worcestershire, and also of agricultural land on the main road leading from Kidderminster to Droitwich at Rushock; and whether he will state the area of each portion of land purchased, as well as the purchase price paid for it and the value at which the land had been assessed for local taxation?
§ Sir K. WoodThe price awarded for the land at the farms referred to, which comprised approximately 96, 20 and 25 acres respectively, was £15,900. It is not possible to divide this award as between the three farms as they are in the same ownership. For approximately 18 acres of land at Rushock £1,900 was awarded. The land acquired was agricultural and consequently derated.
Mr. De la BèreIs my right hon. Friend aware that Hartlebury is in the Evesham Division of Worcestershire, and that is my division, and will he be so good as to have a word with me afterwards?