Parliament Workbench
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Written Question · S3W-32769 · Session 3

What progress has been made in reviewing compulsory purchase powers available to local authorities.

Answered Asked by Karen Gillon Lab Lodged 25 Mar 2010

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in reviewing compulsory purchase powers available to local authorities.

The answer

Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 16 Apr 2010 · 22 days after it was lodged, on time

In February 2010 Scottish ministers agreed the Scottish Law Commission''s current work programme which includes a review of the law relating to compulsory purchase.
To help local authorities make the best use of the compulsory purchase powers available to them under current legislation, the Scottish Government has started a programme of work to promote good practice in the appropriate and effective use of compulsory purchase. This will include updating guidance for local authorities and facilitating training events and other opportunities for sharing good practice.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-32769 by reference.