HC Deb 17 April 1946 vol 421 cc2853-4

Lords Amendment: In page 17, line 20, after "under" insert "this Act or."

Mr. Key

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

This Amendment relates to the grounds under which the compulsory purchase order may be challenged in the courts. One of the limitations upon the purchase order is included in the First Schedule of this Bill. Therefore, in order that persons may be enabled to challenge the validity of the order if the confirming authority ignores the statutory limitation in paragraph 5 of the First Schedule it is necessary that these words be inserted.

Mr. W. S. Morrison

I think this is a distinct improvement on the original drafting of the Bill.

Lords Amendment: In page 17, line 26, leave out "twenty-eight days" and insert "six weeks."

11.45 p.m.

Mr. Key

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

When the Bill left this House the period of 28 days was included. It is now proposed it should be extended to six weeks. This is an extension of the time which is given to the owner of the land for the purpose of questioning the validity of the compulsory purchase order. It was felt it was necessary to give that additional time in order that the necessary consultation and legal advice could be obtained.