HC Deb 23 January 1951 vol 483 c12
23. Mr. Alport

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what were the reasons for confirming the Central Land Board (Cambridge Road, Colchester) Compulsory Purchase Order, 1950.

Mr. Dalton

Because I was satisfied that it was expedient in the public interest that the Central Land Board should acquire this land for the purpose stated in the Order and that they were unable to do so by agreement on reasonable terms.

Mr. Alport

Will the Minister explain what "public interest" means in this case, when the matter concerns purely the private interest of an individual?

Mr. Dalton

In these cases the members of the Central Land Board have to ensure that landlords do not charge too much for land.