§ 4. Mr. Alec Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the progress made by the Derelict Land Unit established to advise local authorities in Wales on the reclamation of derelict land.
§ The Secretary of State for Wales (Mr. Cledwyn Hughes)The Derelict Land Unit of the Welsh Office has had discussions with 45 local authorities and has inspected 86 derelict sites covering about 2,200 acres. Detailed schemes for 17 of these sites covering 815 acres are being prepared with the advice of the unit. The Unit is also helping with outline proposals for the treatment of other sites.
§ Mr. JonesHow many other schemes have been submitted, in particular by the Rhondda Borough Council?
§ Mr. HughesFifteen schemes, estimated to cost £550,000, are under consideration, and four of these covering 61 acres, and to cost nearly £300,000, were submitted by the Rhondda Borough Council.