Derelict Land: Regeneration

Mr. Todd
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government it he will establish a Coalfields Regeneration Review to gauge progress and identify priorities for the future.

Mr. Ian Austin
Communities and Local Government intend to undertake a review of the Government’s programme to regenerate former coalfield communities. The Department will work with stakeholders on the details of the review and an announcement will be made in due course.