§ 55. Mr. Barnettasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he proposes to bring in legislation to prevent compulsory purchase orders being used to acquire sources of income without payment of adequate compensation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GreenwoodCompulsory purchase is not used to acquire sources of income and I do not accept that compensation is inadequate. But if my hon. Friend is referring to unfit houses acquired for clearance at site value then I expect shortly to present a Bill to the House making provision for increased compensation on the acquisition of unfit property.