§ 30. Mr. Brewisasked the Secretary of State for Scotand what is the total acreage of derelict land in Scotland at the present time; and what perecntage of that figure is represented by acreage cleared in 1970.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithA rough estimate is that about 13,000 acres might justify reclamation. The present rate of approval of clearance schemes is about 1,000 acres a year; in 1970 schemes covering 329 acres were completed.
§ Mr. BrewisCan my hon. Friend tell me what is the average cost of clearance per acre?
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithNot off the cuff. I will write to my hon. Friend.