§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the estimated cost to public funds of works carried out at Middle Lane, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, on land owned by his Department and currently under negotiation for sale to the former owner.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe cost to DOE funds of recent works was about £110.
§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why public money was spent on land owned by his Department at Middle Lane, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, which is currently under negotiation for sale to the former owner.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe work was necessary to secure the land against further incursions by gipsies and other trespassers.
§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what time limit is in operation on the option of the former owner to purchase land at Middle Lane, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, now owned by his Department.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThere is no specific time limit for negotiations with former owners under the Crichel Down Code. The period allowed depends on the circumstances. In this case negotiations are now well advanced.