HC Deb 03 May 1938 vol 335 c692
35. Mr. G. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health whether he can now state the area, the price and the previous rateable value of land being acquired by the Worksop Corporation in Sandy Lane and Eastgate for the purposes of allotments, and who is the vendor?

Mr. Bernays

The corporation have acquired 2.687 acres at Eastgate from Messrs. James Turner and Sons, Limited, at a price of £268 14s. The land being agricultural is derated. A compulsory purchase order has been made by the corporation for approximately II acres in Sandy Lane, and is at present being considered by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.