HC Deb 10 May 1990 vol 172 c212W
Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many households within the 83 dbn contour around RAF Upper Heyford have sold their properties to his Ministry; and what has been the total amount of compensation paid under this particular scheme.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The Ministry of Defence has completed the purchase of 15 homes within the 83db(A) noise contour at RAF Upper Heyford at a total cost of £1,966,507. A further 15 properties are subject to negotiations with the local district valuer.

Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many households, around RAF Upper Heyford, have applied for injurious effects in compensation following the change of flight path; how many so far have received compensation; and what is the total amount paid out to date under this scheme.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Claims have been submitted by 591 households seeking compensation for a depreciation in property value resulting from an increase in noise following the change in fight path on 1 June 1988. The district valuer's assessment of the basis for compensation is nearing completion but no payments have yet been made.

Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many households received compensation in the vicinity of RAF Upper Heyford for injurious effects in respect of the tank squadron at RAF Upper Heyford; and what has been the total amount of compensation paid under this particular scheme.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

There is no tank squadron at RAF Upper Heyford, although armoured personnel carriers have been deployed during exercise periods. Injurious affection compensation under the Land Compensation Act 1973 relates to the adverse effect of new works.