HC Deb 03 July 1974 vol 876 cc181-2W
81. Mr. Mather

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the Mole Valley flood alleviation scheme.

Mr. Bishop

The compulsory purchase order associated with this project was confirmed on 20th March, 1974. It enables detailed planning and design work to proceed. Ministry officials are now in touch with the Thames Water Authority

1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Desirable in the interest of good husbandry … … 5 1 — 1 3
Desirable in the interest of sound management … … 6 4 1 4 6
Desirable for the purposes of agricultural education or research — 1 — — —
Greater hardship would be caused by withholding than giving consent 9 5 3 7 7
Use of land for a non-agricultural purpose not falling within Section 24(2)(b) of the Agricultural Holdings Act 1948 1 8 — — —
Some consents were given for more than one reason so are shown under more than one heading.

about investment programming and other financial aspects.