HC Deb 01 April 1987 vol 113 c547W
13. Mr. Thurnham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will be introducing measures to amend the regulations on the compulsory purchase of houses in clearance areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tracey

Proposals to make market value compensation available to all owners of unfit houses, purchased compulsorily, were announced in the Green Paper "Home Improvement — A New Approach". Primary legislation will be necessary and must await a suitable opportunity in the parliamentary timetable.