Derelict Land (Northern Region)

81.

Mr. Willey
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the progress being made on the clearance of derelict land in the Northern Region.

Mr. Graham Page
In the Northern Region during the twelve months ending 31st March, 1970, 22 schemes covering 550 acres at an estimated gross cost of £1,006,817 were given final approval by the Department allowing work to start. The figures for the 6 months ending 30th September, 1970, were 21 schemes covering 377 acres at an estimated gross cost of £715,752.