§ 77. Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government, if, in view of the expense incurred by owners of property on which a compulsory purchase order has been withdrawn, he will take steps to make possible the reimbursement of legal and other costs involved.
§ Mr. MacDermotMy right hon. Friend has power to make awards of costs if an inquiry has been held before a compulsory purchase order is withdrawn. If no inquiry has been held, it is for the local authority to consider their powers of reimbursing costs.