HC Deb 12 November 1973 vol 864 cc23-4W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many compulsory purchase orders have been submitted to him for confirmation by the Hillingdon Council for acquisition of properties under the Housing Act 1957 since 1st June 1971; how many such orders have been confirmed or refused; and how many public inquiries have been held during this period.

Mr. Eyre

During this period, 22 orders were submitted, four were confirmed—two of which were unopposed—four refused and four withdrawn. The number of public inquiries held was 13.