Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 1998. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: Statement on the outcome of consultation on the final report of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Blight and what proposals he has to change the law relating to compulsory purchase and blight. - (In Library as DEP 98/552).

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the outcome of consultation on the final report of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Blight; what proposals he has to change the law relating to compulsory purchase and blight; and if he will make a statement. [45538] Mr. Caborn: The results of the consultation have shown that blight is just one issue which needs to be reviewed in relation to compulsory purchase and land compensation. I have, therefore, commissioned a fundamental review of the law and procedures which relate to the compulsory acquisition of land. I have placed a copy of the terms of reference of the review in the Library of the House. I would expect to have a interim report on this by the end of the year. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland will consider separately the case for reform of the law in Scotland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 45538; 313 c631W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Compensation Compulsory purchase Land Law Planning Planning blight Sales Reform Compulsory Purchase Law and Procedures Review Planning Blight Interdepartmental Working Group