§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications for confirmation of compulsory purchase orders are currently being considered in the Department of the Environment; approximately how many dwellings are covered by them; and what is the average length of time taken by the Department to decide whether to confirm or not.
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§ Mr. ChannonThe figures for compulsory purchase orders made under the Housing Act 1957 are as follows:
Part III orders at present under consideration. 643 Approximate number of unfit dwellings. 30,000 Approximate number of other dwellings. 3,000 Part V orders at present under consideration. 234 Number of dwellings Not readily available Average time taken to decide unopposed orders. 15 weeks Average time taken to decide opposed orders, necessitating a public local inquiry. 41 weeks