HC Deb 17 January 1967 vol 739 c43W
Mr. John Lee

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many compulsory purchase orders for the requisition of land and property have been confirmed since October, 1964; and what is the total value of the land and property so acquired.

Mr. Mellish

In England 2,601 compulsory purchase orders were confirmed by my right hon. Friend and his predecessor between October, 1964, and the end of 1966. Information about the value of the property included in these orders is not available.