§ Mr. Jaggerasked the Minister of Health what was the outcome of the Ministry's inquiry on 7th December into the application by the Manchester Corporation for compulsory powers to purchase 824 acres of land at Wythenshawe; why compulsory powers were sought; whether any price has been named for this land; and what is its present rate-able value?
§ Sir K. WoodMy decision on the appplication of the corporation is deferred pending the outcome of negotiations between the corporation and certain objectors. Compulsory powers are sought because the corporation did not think it practicable to secure by agreement all the land they required. The price of the land, if the Compulsory Purchase Order is confirmed, will be fixed by an arbitrator. I have no information about the rateable value of the land, but I will make inquiries and communicate further with the hon. Member.