§ Mr. DevaTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what grants have been made under section 12 of the London Regional Transport Act 1984 or other powers, to London Regional Transport in respect of the acquisition of land blighted by the crossrail project under section 62 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991; and how much has so far been spent or authorised to be spent for this purpose since the Crossrail Bill was deposited in Parliament in November 1991.
§ Mr. NorrisA ring-fenced provision is made for all aspects of the Crossrail project. How in detail it is spent is a matter for London Regional Transport. I am advised that it has as yet purchased no blighted properties.
§ Mr. DevaTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has approved, under section 32(2) of the London Regional Transport Act 1984, the lines upon which London Regional Transport and the promoters of crossrail shall exercise their discretion under section 62 of the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 in relation to the acquisition by agreement of land in cases where it becomes586W apparent that the enjoyment of the land will be seriously affected by the carrying out or operation of the crossrail works.
§ Mr. NorrisNo; London Regional Transport has made no proposal to my right hon. Friend in respect of its exercise of the power conveyed by section 62 of the Planning and Compensation Act.