§ Mr. SedgemoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what levels of noise and settlement in combination with each other will qualify as a serious effect under the Union Railways discretionary purchase scheme published in July 1995 in relation to the channel tunnel rail link. [9088]
§ Mr. Watts[holding answer 15 January 1996]: The discretionary purchase guidelines placed in the Library on 19 July 1995 outline the type of factors that Union Railways Ltd. takes into account when deciding whether the enjoyment of a property is likely to be seriously affected. The factors listed are not exhaustive and other factors and combination of factors will be taken into account when considering individual applications.