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Written question asked by Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 June 2007. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 June 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A21

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much his Department has spent on the Weald Smokery, East Sussex, following its acquisition under blight provisions.
Answer

The Highways Agency purchased Weald Smokery on 8 May 2007. The Property itself was purchased for £1,395,657.00 which includes the farmhouse at £525,000, the business at £810,657 and the land stables at £60,000.Following the purchase of the Weald Smokery under statutory blight provisions, the Highways Agency has incurred costs of £4,131 + VAT to date.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
145671; 462 c655W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Compulsory purchase East Sussex A21
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk