HC Deb 03 April 1951 vol 486 cc27-8
55. Mr. Marples

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many claims for compensation out of the global figure of £300 million under Sections 58 and 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act have been agreed; and what sum of money they amount to.

Mr. Gaitskell

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary on 7th March to the hon. Member for Angus, North and Mearns (Mr. Thornton-Kemsley).

56. Mr. Marples

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the sum claimed for compensation out of the global figure of £300 million under Sections 58 and 60 of the Town and Country Planning Act by the 807,153 applicants in England and Wales, and the 137,354 applicants in Scotland, respectively.

Mr. Gaitskell

As claimants were not required to state the amount claimed and the majority have not done so, this information is not available.

Mr. Marples

When do the Government expect to agree on these claims?

Mr. Gaitskell

Some time between now and 1953.