107. Miss Leeasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that communities losing social amenities such as a playing field or village common as a consequence of opencast coal-mining receive no compensation; and if he will take steps to ensure that compensation is paid in all cases.
§ Mr. Joynson-HicksCompensation for the requisitioning of playing fields or village commons for opencast coal production is payable to the owners and occupiers, including local authorities, in 73W accordance with the Compensation (Defence) Act, 1939, and amending legislation.