§ Vernon CoakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what compensation is available to tenants of landowners whose land is compulsorily purchased for a new road scheme; and how this may be claimed. [119810]
§ Mr. JamiesonCompensation payable to tenants where the landowner's interest has been compulsorily acquired for a new road scheme depends on the nature of the tenancy, that is, whether it is residential or agricultural and its duration. Generally, a tenant is entitled to compensation for the unexpired term of the tenancy and any other loss of injury sustained as a result. The acquiring authority will serve notice on the tenant and invite him/her to submit a claim for compensation.
I am arranging for copies of three booklets from the Compulsory Purchase and Compensation series to be placed in the Library, which contain information on the compulsory purchase procedure and rights to compensation.
They are:
- Booklet 1—Compulsory Purchase Procedure
- Booklet 2—Compensation to Agricultural Owners and Occupiers
- Booklet 4—Compensation to Residential Owners and Occupiers