HC Deb 18 June 1980 vol 986 c550W
Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many purchase notices have been served on the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland in each of the last 10 years; and if he will review the procedure.

Mr. Goodhart

Since 1973, when purchase notices were first introduced, the number served on the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland has been as follows :—

1974 4
1975 8
1976 13
1977 6
1978 6
1979 7
Up to 6 June 1980 2

I am not aware of a need to review the procedure.