Orders of the Day — >clause 13. — (Validity and date of operation of Orders, etc.)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Hydref 1944.

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Photo of Sir Alexander Erskine-Hill Sir Alexander Erskine-Hill , Edinburgh North 12:00, 5 Hydref 1944

I have looked at this Amendment with great care. I know that the hon. and gallant Member who moved it does not want to cause undue delay and I think the Committee will agree that there should not be undue delay. On the other hand, it is absolutely essential to protect those whose lands or buildings are to be taken over. I would ask the Minister to consider introducing the period of 28 days, which I think would allow a reasonable time to an owner of property while not unduly delaying matters. I do not know. Major Milner, whether you will call an Amendment on a subsequent Clause to put in a proviso. If that were accepted it would meet every reasonable abjection on the part at owners of land. I want to make it clear that this Committee ought not to countenance anything that would cause unreasonable delay, but must at the same time protect the interests of those whose property is being taken over.