§ Mr. RoweTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on the subject of compensation for planning blight; and if he will make a statement. [31159]
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§ Sir Paul BeresfordMy Department regularly receives inquiries and comments about compulsory purchase and the compensation that may be payable.
During an Adjournment debate on 5 April, Official Report, columns 1693–1700. I mentioned that certain aspects of the current arrangements require a careful and objective review. We therefore propose to commission research to look into a wide range of issues, which will include the effects of blight and the attitudes and expectations of those affected by compulsory purchase.