HC Deb 21 March 1967 vol 743 c231W
59. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will undertake a review of the existing law relating to the acquisition of licensed premises adjacent to clearance areas, in view of the high cost of compensation for such premises which are not normally of a very high standard.

Mr. Mellish

No, the statutory basis for compensation on compulsory acquisition of business premises is market value which must be presumed to reflect the relevant factors, including the state of the premises.