Land Reform (Hansard, 26 January 1999)

§ 16. Mr. Paice
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received on his proposals to change the land ownership legislation in Scotland. [65842]

§ Mr. Dewar
The proposals which I launched earlier this month have received a wide welcome. Between the more extreme views, there is now a remarkable measure of agreement about the priorities for change.
From 1 July 1999 this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

§ 27. Mr. Gray
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many landowners in Scotland will be affected by his recommendations for compulsory purchase in his recent land reform proposals. [65854]

§ Mr. Macdonald
It is expected that use of the new power of compulsory purchase in the public interest would be justified only in exceptional circumstances.
From 1 July 1999 this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

§ Mr. Woodward
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to compensate landowners in Scotland who are adversely affected by his proposals for land reform. [65845]

§ Mr. Macdonald
Under these proposals, where land was acquired compulsorily, appropriate compensation arrangements would necessarily apply.
From 1 July 1999 this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.