§ 18. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport if he will take steps to ascertain the value of the land on the approaches to the contemplated Severn Bridge on both sides of the river; and what action he proposes to take to obtain a proportion of this increased value towards the cost of the construction of the bridge.
§ Mr. HayThe value of the land required for the construction of the approach roads will, of course, be ascertained during the negotiations for acquisition. Where only part of a holding is to be acquired, then any increase or decrease in the value of the remainder that is attributable to the scheme will be taken into account when assessing the statutory compensation.
We have no power to take a proportion of any increase in the value of holdings of which no part is taken for road schemes.