South Wales Radial Road

HC Deb 27 February 1957 vol 565 cc186-7W

122. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation when he expects to start the building of the South Wales radial road; and on what approximate date the work will begin on that part of the road which will pass through Osterley and Heston.

Mr. Watkinson

I cannot say when work is likely to begin on any part of this road. The first step is to fix the line of the road by means of a scheme under Section 1 of the Special Roads Act, 1949. Preparatory work on a draft scheme is nearing completion, and I hope to publish it later this year.

123. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what is to be the basis of compensation for owners of houses and tenants who lose their homes as a result of the building of the South Wales radial road.

Mr. Watkinson

The basis of compensation is at present laid down in Part V of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947, and Part III of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1954, for owners and in the Land Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845, for tenants.