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High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill

Proceeding contribution from Clive Betts (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 26 June 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills on High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill.

I have met some of my constituents in Greasbro road in Tinsley in Sheffield, whose homes will be demolished by the scheme. They accept that to a degree, but they ask me whether it is reasonable that people who, for the greater good of the country, are moving out of a home that they do not want to leave will simply get 100% of the market value, plus home loss. Is there no room for the Secretary of State to be more generous and say to people, “You are doing something for the good of the country. Therefore, you should receive more than 100% of the market value”?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
565 c346 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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