HC Deb 07 May 1973 vol 856 cc30-1W
Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications for compulsory purchase orders for inner London boroughs were confirmed in the years 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and to the latest available date in 1973.

Mr. Eyre

The information relating to compulsory purchase orders made under the Housing Act 1957 and confirmed since 1971 is as follows:

1971 60
1972 73
1973 (4 months) 23

Figures for earlier years are not readily available.

Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many compulsory purchase order applications were submitted from the inner London boroughs, borough by borough, in the years 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and to the latest available date in 1973.

Mr. Eyre

The information relating to compulsory purchase orders made

1973 1969 1970 1971 1972 (4 months)
Camden 5 7 3 11 2
City of London 1
Greenwich 5 4 3
Hackney 3 3 17 20
Hammersmith 4 1
Islington 9 10 12 24 7
Kensington and Chelsea 2
Lambeth 5 10 14 14 5
Lewisham 7 11 6 8 9
Southwark 19 12 14 13 31
Tower Hamlets 15 4 2 4 2
Wandsworth 2 2 8 1
Westminster 3 3
Totals 70 59 78 112 38

Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many compulsory purchase order applications from inner London boroughs were outstanding up till the latest available date.

Mr. Eyre

One hundred and forty-one orders made under the Housing Act 1957.