§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Health whether he can state the result of the Ministry of Health inquiry at Billericay in January last, concerning the appeal of Mrs. Upson against the refusal of the Billericay Urban District Council to permit the development of land known as Bull Farm Estate, Pitsea; what is the area of the land in question and its present rateable value; and what compensation is payable to the owner for any reason?
§ Mr. ElliotThe appeal was withdrawn in view of an agreement between the appellant and the district council for the purchase of the appellant's land as a public open space. The area is 18 acres, and the purchase price £1,190. I will make inquiries on the other point mentioned, and will communicate further with the hon. Member.