§ 8. Mrs. Middletonasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning how many applications to develop land received by the Central Land Board have fallen into abeyance.
§ Mr. DaltonI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mrs. MiddletonIs my right hon. Friend aware that land is being offered for development purposes far in excess of existing use value and will he inquire into the matter to see what can be done and inquire particularly to see whether local authorities can give help by purchasing land by compulsory acquisition where development is necessary?
§ Mr. DaltonI am very anxious that there should be no exploitation through charges being made in excess of use value. I have that very much in mind and a number of cases are under study now.