HC Deb 16 July 1973 vol 860 c3W
24. Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will write to all householders displaced by public schemes for which he is responsible who may qualify for home loss payments under the Land Compensation Act 1973 bringing this to their attention.

Mr. Peter Thomas

My Department will write to all possible claimants for home loss payments who can be identified and who have been displaced from their homes since 17th October 1969.

Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many householders have been displaced by trunk road schemes and other public developments for which his Department is responsible since 17th October 1972.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I am assembling this information and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will ask local authorities to prepare lists and contact householders who have been displaced since October 1972 and who may qualify for home-loss payments under the Land Compensation Act 1973.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Local authorities have already been asked to ensure that wherever possible people who have been displaced from their homes since 17th October 1972 and who are entitled to a home loss payment are notified quickly of their right to make a claim.