HC Deb 17 June 1966 vol 729 cc350-1W
Mr. Arthur Davidson

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources how many applications he has received from tenants for apportionment of ground rents in the Accrington constituency including Oswaldtwistle, Church, Claytonle-Moor and Rishden during the last 12 months; and how many of such applications have been granted.

Mr. Willey

In the year ended 31st May, 1966, there was a considerable increase in the number of applications, 113 such applications were received, 12 of which were withdrawn. 53 Orders of Apportionment were made. In the remaining 48 cases the procedures, which involve enquiries of the other property owners affected, have not yet been completed.

Mr. Arthur Davidson

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources how many applications have been made by rent-owners in Lancashire, and how many in the Accrington constituency, for ground rents to be extinguished by payment of a capital sum where an order of apportionment has been made during the last 12 months; and how many householders have been unable to proceed with the apportionment because of inability to pay the capital sum during the same period.

Mr. Wiley

The information is not readily available but it is being obtained and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. Arthur Davidson

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources how many applications for apportionment of ground rents have been granted in Lancashire; and how many of such applications have been made during the last 12 months.

Mr. Willey

In the year ended 31st May, 1966, 835 applications for the apportionment of ground rents in Lancashire were received and 416 Orders of Apportionment were made.

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