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use of the R.A.F. it has been suggested in
the course of the discussion between departmental
representatives that, if the repayment by Government
of all or part of the premium originally received
from the expropriated holder of the land is
included in the costs of resumption which are
paid by the Air Ministry, this in effect amounts to
the payment of a premium by the Air Ministry in
such cases.
5.6.
At present I understand that, if the land
being no longer required for the purposes of the
the Colonial
R.A.F. were surrendered to Government before 25
elapsed
years had passed, a proportionate repayment of
Crown rent would be made to the Air Ministry.
My information is not clear as to whether a
similar repayment would be made in respect of
the original costs of resumption of the land
or the costs of formation. I should be glad
to receive information on the point, and, further,
Sound
ん
of
an explanation in detail could be given to me
aste the nature and constituents of the 'resumption'
charges which have been incurred in the recent
cases