13. Mr. Brainasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning whether he is aware of the action of the Central Land Board in compulsorily acquiring a building site at Colchester for £25 on behalf of a man who had already been refused the site by its owner; and whether he will prevent the Board using such sweeping powers to dispossess owners in this manner in the future.
§ Mr. DaltonA compulsory purchase order for this piece of land has just been made. The owners may lodge an objection within the statutory period of three weeks, in which case there will be a public inquiry. As this order will come before me for confirmation, I cannot at this stage make any comment.