HC Deb 20 October 1954 vol 531 c175W
86. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what advice was given to the inhabitants of the Healthy Village by the Hong Kong Government regarding their tenure and the question of compensation for any expenditure undertaken on construction or improvements when required to demolish their houses.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

All inhabitants of Healthy Village were advised initially and have been reminded from time to time that their tenure was purely temporary pending permanent development of the area, and they have been well aware that any expenditure undertaken by them on construction or improvements which are not removable would be entirely at their own risk.