HC Deb 14 June 1972 vol 838 c326W
Mr. John D. Grant

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many compulsory purchase orders were sought by Islington Borough Council in cases where it was considered that exploitation was causing a threat of homelessness, as described in Ministry of Housing and Local Government Circular 51/64, in each of the years from 1964 to 1972; and how many orders in each of those years were confirmed.

Mr. Eyre

None, so far as can be ascertained.

Mr. John D. Grant

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many compulsory purchase orders were sought by the local authorities in the inner London area in cases where it was considered that exploitation was causing a threat of homelessness, as described in Ministry of Housing and Local Government Circular 51/64, in each of the years from 1954 to 1972; and how many orders in each of those years were confirmed.

Mr. Amery

Comprehensive information is not readily available, but in recent years only one compulsory purchase order can be traced which clearly fits the description in the circular. This was made by the London Borough of Hammersmith in 1966 but was not confirmed.