§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied that the Land Compensation Act 1973 continues to provide a fair basis for compensation to those whose homes are required for the building of a road; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe statutory provisions for compensation on compulsory acquisition do not distinguish between the purposes for which a property is bought. I believe that they provide a fair basis for compensation to those whose homes are needed for essential works.