The Executive looks toprogress compulsory purchases orders timeously and without undue delay.In coming to a decision onthe confirmation of a Compulsory Purchase Order, Ministers must carefullyassess each case to ensure that a purchase by compulsory powers is soundlybased in law and can be justified in the particular circumstances of that case.This may result in the acquiring authority being asked to supply furtherinformation, prior to referral to the Scottish Executive Inquiry ReportersUnit, resulting in the process becoming more prolonged.Where an inquiry isnecessary, the consideration of the case by a reporter is bound by the statutorytimescales contained in the Compulsory Purchase by Public Authorities(Inquiries Procedure) (Scotland...