HC Deb 12 July 1949 vol 467 c195
28. Mr. Stokes

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what development charge will be paid by the British Electricity Authority to the Central Land Board on account of hydroelectric development in North Wales.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Town and Country Planning (Mr. King)

As my right hon. Friend told the House on 28th June, the proposals will have to be submitted to Parliament in a Private Bill. Until the details of the scheme have been settled, the Central Land Board cannot determine what development charge will be payable.

Mr. Stokes

Is it quite clear that a development charge will be paid to the Central Land Board?

Mr. King

Yes, I endeavoured to make that clear. A development charge is payable in these circumstances.