HC Deb 03 May 1974 vol 872 c318W
Mr. Silvester

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average length of time to elapse between the holding of an inquiry into a compulsory purchase order by his inspector and his decision on that order.

Mr. Freeson

The average length of time is about four months, but there are wide variations as each order must be treated on its individual merits.