§ Mr. HigginsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he proposes to publish the criteria for accepting requests made under the new compensation provisions of the New Road and Street Works Act 1991 for the purchase of properties affected by road schemes.
§ Mr. ChopeI believe my hon. Friend has in mind section 62 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 which gives authorities discretion to acquire property seriously affected by public works. The criteria to be applied to the Department's road schemes are under consideration.