§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many properties have been purchased for road development projects in the Greater London area by his Department in each of the last three years; and at what cost. [49278]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe total number and value of properties acquired by the Highways Agency in the Greater London Area in the last three years are as follows. The summary relates to properties acquired in connection with trunk roads only.
Financial year Number acquired Purchase price (£) 1995–96 66 15,605,000 1996–97 22 1,647,050 1997–98 33 5,063,770