§ 79. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware that under compulsory purchase orders the compensation for the loss of trade to small traders is based on the turnover in the shop on the day that the order is confirmed and not on the day it is approved, and that between these two dates a considerable number of removals take place from the area, so reducing the amount of trade; and if he will take steps to base the compensation on the date of approval and not on the day of confirmation.
§ Mr. H. BrookeMany factors enter into the assessment of compensation for disturbance paid to the occupiers of small businesses. The statutory intention is that the compensation paid shall reflect the real loss sustained, and I understand that every effort is made in the process of assessment to ensure that all relevant considerations are taken into account. If a trader is not satisfied with the amount of compensation offered, he may appeal to the Lands Tribunal.