asked the Minister of Health whether borrowing powers have recently been granted to the North Mimms Parish Council, Herts, for purchasing land for a playing field; and, if so, what are the area and the price of the land that has been bought; and what was its previous rateable value?

Yes, Sir. The area of the land is approximately seven acres and the price paid was £910. The land was agricultural and therefore derated.

asked the Minister of Health whether he has given approval to the proposal of the Coventry City Council to purchase Stoke Aldermoor farm for the educational and housing needs of the city; if so, what price is being paid and what is the area and the previous rateable value of the land?

No proposal for the purchase of this site by the Coventry City Council has so far been submitted to my right hon. Friend for his approval.

asked the Minister of Health what has been the result of the negotiations of the Solihull Urban District Council for the purchase of a site for depot purposes adjoining the existing fire brigade depot; and, if this land has been purchased, what was the area, the price, and the value at which the [and was assessed for rating purposes?

I am informed that the negotiations have not yet been concluded.