§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total number of compulsory purchase orders relating to land and buildings secured by local authorities during 1977; what was the total acreage involved; what was the total capital cost of all such purchases; and what were the corresponding figures for 1975 and 1976.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe number of compulsory purchase orders confirmed by the Department is as follows:
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§ Mr. ArmstrongInformation about the housing situation in Lambeth is contained in Lambeth Borough Council's annual community plan. The Lambeth Inner Area Study commissioned by this Department includes a study of housing problems in part of the Lambeth Central constituency and proposals for action. The report is available in the Library. The partnership arrangements we have established in Lambeth bring together all the statutory bodies involved in tackling housing and other inner area problems in Lambeth and my hon. Friend the Member for Greenwich (Mr. Barnett) visits Lambeth from time to time in connection with these arrangements.