HC Deb 30 March 1979 vol 965 cc440-1W
Dr. Vaughan

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the protection given to the occupiers of mobile homes where the land on which their homes are situated is affected by motorway development.

Mr. Armstrong

Wide powers to mitigate the adverse effects of public works are provided in part II of the Land Compensation Act 1973.

If the hon. Member has in mind a particular case concerning a road scheme he may care to write to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport.

Dr. Vaughan

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what compensation is available for the occupiers of mobile homes when land on which their mobile homes are situated is affected by motorway development.

Mr. Armstrong

Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973 provides certain rights to compensation for depreciation in property values due to adverse physical factors from new public works. Whether this applies to mobile home owners depends on the nature of their interest in the land. The rateable occupier adversely affected in the way would generally have grounds for a reduction in rateable value.