Development Districts, North-East (Derelict Land)

29.

Mr. Tinn
asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will state for the year ended 31st March, 1966, in respect of development districts in the North-East, the number of applications for grants for the clearance of derelict land; the number approved, giving cost and acreage; the number rejected; and the number under consideration.

Mr. Crossman
In the year ended 31st March, 1966, 17 applications were made  for grant. During the same period approval was given to 18 schemes covering 475 acres at an estimated cost of …294,400; two further proposals covering 122 acres are likely to be acceptable if suitable schemes are submitted; 6 schemes have been rejected and 10 are under consideration.