§ Mr. SilkinI beg to move, in page 60, line 43, leave out from beginning to "Section," in line 44.
The Schedule sets out the modifications of the Lands Clauses Act, and the Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act, which are to apply to purchases of land. Under paragraph 1 (2) of the Schedule, Section 123 (2, b) of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act may be excepted, in the case of compulsory purchase of land. The purpose of the Amendment is to provide that the same exceptions to Section 123 shall apply to purchases of land by agreement. The omission of Section 123 presents certain advantages to local authorities, but it is difficult to understand why the Clause should be omitted in the case of compulsory purchases and not omitted in the case of purchases of land for exactly the same purpose by agreement. If the Amendment were agreed to, it would provide that Section 123 might be excepted, both for compulsory purchases and purchases by agreement. If I have not made myself clear to my right hon. Friend, I hope that he will be prepared to look into the matter.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralI shall be very pleased to look into this point. My hon. Friend has indicated that it is one of some little difficulty and I shall look into it with pleasure before the next stage.
§ Mr. SilkinI beg to ask leave to withdraw the Amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment made: In page 63, line 45, at end, add:
10. The power conferred by Sub-section of Section five of the Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act, 1919, to withdraw a notice to treat shall not be exercisable in the case of a notice to treat, which is deemed to have been served by virtue of Section twenty-seven of this Act."—[The Solicitor-General.]Schedule, as amended, agreed to.