HC Deb 24 October 1984 vol 65 cc677-8
5. Sir John Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to enable permanently settled dwellers in mobile homes to claim compensation for noise and disturbance resulting from the construction of a motorway.

Mr. Waldegrave

We have no plans to do so.

Sir John Biggs-Davison

Does my hon. Friend realise that constituents in Woodbine Close, who are ratepayers in Epping Forest, live and suffer as close to the M25 as I am to you, Mr. Speaker, but are denied compensation as mobile home dwellers? Since they are in fact permanent dwellers, will my hon. Friend ensure that they obtain justice?

Mr. Waldegrave

My hon. Friend has brought this case to the Department's attention. Changing the Land Compensation Act 1973 is a complicated matter. My hon. Friend might consider discussing the matter with Ministers to ascertain whether we can find a way through the problem.