§ 49. Mr. Loveysasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the practice of Government Departments regarding the purchase of property in advance of actual requirements when the owners are willing to sell and the land is due eventually to be compulsorily purchased.
§ Mr. DiamondWhile Government Departments do not normally buy property in advance of actual requirements, where property is affected by planning proposals and the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1962, apply, purchases are made.