§ 15. Mr. Michael Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the effects on the finances of the British Railways Board, the National Freight Corporation and the National Bus Company of the enactment of the Community Land Bill.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe Bill itself will not directly affect the finances of these undertakings until the basis of compensation for compulsory purchase is changed to current use value on the second appointed day. It is impossible to forecast what land transactions they might be engaged on thereafter and the financial effects of these.
§ 44. Mr. Matherasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with representatives of outside interests on possible changes to the Community Land Bill.
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§ Mr. John SilkinBoth I and my officials have had a wide range of discussions in recent weeks with associations and individuals representing local authority, housing, industrial and commercial, agricultural, planning, financial and other interests.