§ Mr. Braineasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many cases of planning blight affecting homes are known to be outstanding at the latest convenient date; how many individual owners and how many individual properties are affected; in how many cases the blight has now existed for one year, for two years, or for more; and when he expects to deal with a situation which causes uncertainty, distress and hardship to the owners concerned.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThe statistical information is not available. Part VIII of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1962, provides relief for owners whose property is affected by definite proposals; and local authorities have been asked to use their discretion to purchase in other cases where there is hardship.