Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the present arrangements in Scotland for the compensation of feu owners affected by compulsory purchase orders is unsatisfactory and creates hardship; and if he will consider taking steps to ensure a more equitable compensation in place of the present market value arrangements which do not take account of the fact that the local authorities are almost the only willing purchasers of feus in the market.
§ Mr. RossI am not aware of any hardship on this score, but if the hon. Member has any evidence of hardship I shall be glad to examine it.