§ Mr. Sydney Irvingasked the Minister of Transport how many properties will be affected by his present proposals for the improvement of the A.2 from London to the M.2, in each of the local authority areas through which it passes, involving either demolitions or modifications to land or property, respectively; and what will be the basis of compensation.
§ Mr. MarplesIn the time available the best information that can be given is as follows:
Modifications Demolition. Bexley, Borough 266 20 Darenth Valley R.D.C. 91 2 Chislehurst and Sid-cup 119 14 Gravesend, Borough 44 4 Northfleet U.D.C. 10 Strood R.D.C. 36 Swanscombe U.D.C. 3 Compensation for compulsory acquisition of land for highway purposes is assessed in accordance with the same general principles as that for other public purposes. The main statutory provisions are contained in the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845, and the Land Compensation Act, 1961. Since 9th October, 1958—as enacted in the Town and Country Planning Act, 1959, and re-enacted in the Land Compensation Act, 1961—the basis has, broadly, been that of current market value of the claimant's interest in the land acquired.