HC Deb 22 January 1971 vol 809 cc367-8W
Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will give a general direction to the North Western Gas Board to forbid their officers to enter upon private land without the permission of the occupier, in cases where they are not properly authorised by duly confirmed compulsory purchase orders.

Mr. Ridley

No. This is a matter between the Board and the occupier. If the Board should make an entry which is not properly authorised the owner has remedies at law.