HC Deb 31 October 1939 vol 352 cc1767-8W
Major Mills

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty when it is proposed to pay the late owners and occupiers for the land near Salisbury which has been acquired by the Admiralty; and whether they will also be compensated for disturbance?

Captain Hudson

Pending the completion of negotiations for the purchase of the land and the fixing of the compensation payable to tenants, substantial payments on account will be made forthwith in all cases where such payments are requested by landowners and tenants all of whom have given ready assistance to the Admiralty.

Compensation for disturbance will be paid to agricultural tenants in accordance with the provisions of the Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act, 1919, and the Agricultural Holdings Act, 1923.