9(1)The Secretary of State may make such order as he thinks fit in favour of an owner of lands included in the compulsory purchase order for the allowance of reasonable expenses properly incurred by the owner in opposing the order.
(2)The following shall be deemed to be expenses of the local housing authority under this Part—
(a)expenses allowed to a person under sub-paragraph (1), and
(b)expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in relation to a compulsory purchase order, to such amount as he thinks proper to direct,
and shall be paid to that person and to the Secretary of State in such manner and at such times, either in one sum or by instalments, as the Secretary of State may order.
(3)The Secretary of State may order interest to be paid, at such rate not exceeding 5 per cent. per annum as he thinks fit, upon any sum for the time being due in respect of expenses under sub-paragraph (2).
(4)An order made by the Secretary of State in pursuance of this paragraph may be made a rule of the High Court, and be enforced accordingly.