§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on steps being taken by his Department to speed up the time taken between the inquiry and decision period in compulsory purchase orders relating to housing.
§ Mr. KaufmanAdditional inspectors have been recruited and the administrative staff strengthened. Delayed orders are being dealt with as quickly as possible, but it may take a few months to clear the arrears left by the previous administration.
§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average time taken by his Department between a public inquiry and the confirmation or otherwise of compulsory purchase orders relating to housing.
§ Mr. KaufmanTwenty-eight weeks, divided fairly equally between the preparation and submission of the inspector's report, and its administrative consideration.