§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent assessment she has made of the impact of(a) wayleaves and (b) easements in the construction of overhead pylons and the related impact on the price of property; and if she will make a statement. [26223]
§ Mr. WilsonI have made no assessment. Compensation for a landowner for the presence of an overhead line is a matter to be settled voluntarily or if there is a dispute to be considered by the Lands Tribunal.