§ Mrs. EllmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the outcome of consultation on the final report of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Blight; what proposals he has to change the law relating to compulsory purchase and blight; and if he will make a statement. [45538]
§ Mr. CabornThe results of the consultation have shown that blight is just one issue which needs to be reviewed in relation to compulsory purchase and land compensation. I have, therefore, commissioned a fundamental review of the law and procedures which relate to the compulsory acquisition of land. I have placed a copy of the terms of reference of the review in the Library of the House. I would expect to have an interim report on this by the end of the year.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland will consider separately the case for reform of the law in Scotland.