§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Air what has been the price per acre his Department has paid for land in Glamorgan; what is the price paid by negotiation with landowners; and if compulsory acquisition has been resorted to what was the price paid for the years 1935 to latest available date and the amount of land acquired?
Captain BalfourTwo sites have been acquired by my Department in Glamorgan and both were taken under compulsory powers. In one case 895 acres were required and terms were settled by negotiation for 886½acres. The average cost, including tenant right compensation for immediate possession, the acquisition of certain buildings, and fees, was £65 per acre. It has not been possible to agree terms for the remaining 8½ acres, and the matter is being referred to arbitration.
In the other case terms have been agreed with the owners and possession has been obtained of an area of 239 acres. Certain negotiations have, however, yet to be completed with tenants. It is estimated that the cost will be approximately £70 per acre.