HC Deb 14 March 1978 vol 946 cc182-3W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the continuing delay in reaching a settlement with Birmingham District Council in respect of compensation for use of land and depreciation of municipal property following construction of the M6 motorway.

Mr. Horam

Negotiations on the outstanding matters are continuing. There is good will on both sides but the matter is complex and the council has had difficulty in establishing its title to certain areas of land and the extent of its interest in others.

The intricate question of compensation for depreciation under Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973 is also under discussion.

Both parties are making every endeavour to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.