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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether all the compensation to householders resulting from the construction of the M60 has been paid; what steps are in place to reduce the fees for agents involved in these pay outs; and whether claimants will be paid interest on late pay...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether all the compensation to householders resulting from the construction of the M60 has been paid; what steps are in place to reduce the fees for agents involved in these pay outs; and whether claimants will be paid interest on late pay...
Asked by
Andrew Bennett
(Labour)
Answered by
David Jamieson
(Labour)
Answering body
Highways Agency
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 March 2003
For answer on
17 March 2003
Answered on
17 March 2003
Andrew Bennett: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether all the compensation to householders resulting from the
construction of the M60 has been paid; what steps are in place to reduce the fees for agents involved in these pay outs; and whether
claimants will be paid interest on late pay outs. [102642]
Mr. Jamieson: I have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Tim Matthews to Andrew Bennett, dated 17 March 2003:
I have been asked by the Transport Minister, David Jamieson, to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking if all the
compensation to householders resulting from the construction of the M60 had been paid; if there are any steps in place to reduce
fees for agents and if claimants are being paid interest for late pay outs.
I believe that you are referring primarily to compensation under Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973 (as amended). Such claims,
for the depreciation in the value of property arising from the use of a new or altered highway, can be made for a period of 6 years
from the first claim date which falls 12 months after the road is opened to traffic. In the case of the M60 Manchester Outer Ring
Road construction was undertaken in four contracts, resulting in a variety of claim periods.
The main body of construction work (Contracts 1& 3) led to the road being opened on 30 October 2000 and a first claim date of 30
October 2001. We have received over 14,000 claims to date and continue to receive them at the rate of approximately 300 per month
Around 1,000 claims have been settled so far. On Contract 4, for which the claim period closed last month, we have 22 cases awaiting
settlement. Another 322 cases remain unsettled on Contract 2, for which the claim period remains open until December 2004. In all
cases interest, calculated from the date the claim is received (or the first claim date, if later) until the date that compensation
is paid, is added to the compensation.
In addition to Part I compensation, we have also compensated people for the acquisition of land and property in connection with the
construction of the road. Around 200 such cases have yet to be finalised. In these types of cases interest, calculated from the date
of entry on to the land until the date that compensation is paid, is added to the compensation.
Following the abolition of the non statutory Ryde's Scale, which fixed surveyors fees in proportion to the level of compensation
paid, claimants' surveyors must now demonstrate that the fees proposed have been properly incurred, are reasonable and proportionate
to both the compensation at stake and the complexity of the claim, and commensurate with the time, effort and expertise required to
deal with the case.
Subjects
Compensation; Construction; Housing; Fees and charges; M60
Date
17 March 2003
Reference
102642; 401 c536-7W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions flooding has occurred on the stretch of the M60 between Denton and Hollinwood since it opened; how many accidents on this stretch have been attributed to flooding; who designed this stretch of motorway; what plans he has to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions flooding has occurred on the stretch of the M60 between Denton and Hollinwood since it opened; how many accidents on this stretch have been attributed to flooding; who designed this stretch of motorway; what plans he has to...
Asked by
Andrew Bennett
(Labour)
Answered by
David Jamieson
(Labour)
Answering body
Highways Agency
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 January 2003
For answer on
29 January 2003
Answered on
29 January 2003
Andrew Bennett: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport on how many occasions flooding has occurred on the stretch of the M60
between Denton and Hollinwood since it opened; how many accidents on this stretch have been attributed to flooding; who designed
this stretch of motorway; what plans he has to undertake work to rectify design faults; and what estimate he has made of the cause
of flooding in each case. [93420]
Mr. Jamieson: I have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Tim Matthews to Mr. Andrew Bennett, dated 29 January 2003:
I have been asked by the Transport Minister, David Jamieson, to reply to your recent question about flooding on the M60 Motorway
between Demon and Hollinwood.
Since the M60 opened m October 2000, there have been no recorded occurrences of flooding caused by either failures of the motorway
drainage system or overflow from external water courses. What has happened is that during periods of intense rainfall, excess water
can collect on the surface of the carriageway. Whilst we are not aware of any accidents that have occurred as a result, there are
anecdotal reports from drivers that this is a matter of concern.
The section of motorway between Denton and Medlock was designed on behalf of the Highways Agency by Mouchel Consulting Ltd. The
remaining length to Hollinwood was the subject of a Design and Build contract undertaken by Balfour Beatty who used Gifford and
Partners to advise on the design.
At present, we are not aware of any design faults to which the excess water could be attributed. However, mindful of our duty of
care towards motorway users, suitable warning signs were erected in Autumn last year. Additionally, and working with Greater
Manchester Police, we have made use of variable message signing which is currently being used to good effect by encouraging drivers
to slow down and take extra care in wet conditions.
Investigations are currently in hand to identify causes of the surface water problems and I will write to you again when we have a
clearer picture.
Subjects
Construction; Accidents; Design; Flood control; Floods; Standards; Repairs and maintenance; M60
Date
29 January 2003
Reference
93420; 398 c934W;398 c928-30W
House
House of Commons