HC Deb 16 June 1953 vol 516 cc706-7
5. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Works in how many cases of parcels of land requisitioned between 1939 and 1945 by his Department in Staffordshire has the compensation rent been increased since 1945; and in how many cases has no increase been granted to the owners.

Sir D. Eccles

This information is not available. All owners of requisitioned land had the opportunity of applying for an increased compensation rental under the terms of Section 45 of the Requisitioned Land and War Works Act, 1945, and Section 9 of the Requisitioned Land and War Works Act, 1948.

Mr. Swingler

Is the Minister aware that quite a number of parcels of land are requisitioned by the Coal Board for the maintenance of miners' hostels? Can he say how long these requisitions will continue and why some of the applications for increases in rent have been granted and some have been refused in similar cases?

Sir D. Eccles

I am aware of the requisitions for the National Coal Board. If the hon. Member would draw my attention to any special case, I will do my best to look into it.

6. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Works how many acres of land in Staffordshire are at present under requisition by his Department; and for what purposes.

Sir D. Eccles

Just over 140 acres of land in Staffordshire are held on requisition by my Ministry for hostels, storage depots, Government Offices and a Post Office repair depot.

9. Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Minister of Works the total area of land now requisitioned by his Department in the County of Norfolk.

Sir D. Eccles

One hundred and seventy-two acres of land are held by my Ministry on requisition in Norfolk.