HC Deb 26 April 1978 vol 948 cc1561-2

Amendments made: No. 6, in page 3, line 36, leave out subsection (1).

No. 8. in line 45, leave out from 'would' to first 'to' in line 2 on page 4 and insert 'benefit that area, they may make a loan or a grant or both.'.—[Mr. Guy Barnett.]

Mr. Guy Barnett

I beg to move Amendment No. 9, in page 4, line 8, at end insert— '(bb) the cleansing of watercourses, whether natural or artificial, or the reclamation of land covered with water;'.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

With this it will be convenient to discuss Government Amendment No. 10, and the following amendments:

No. 15, in line 14, at end insert— '(g) the reclamation of derelict land; (h) the conversion of industrial buildings to other uses.' No. 16, in line 17, leave out '(d)' and insert '(g)'.

Mr. Barnett

This amendment provides for works to rivers and canals and the cleaning of buildings and structures to be aided in industrial improvement areas. It fulfils a promise that I made in Committee to replace an amendment moved there with one more acceptably drafted.

We think it right for these types of works to be aided in industrial improvement areas in addition to those listed in the clause.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

I welcome the amendments, which meet the points made in amendments which I moved in Committee and which I withdrew on the understanding that the Minister would try to find more suitable wording. The Opposition are most grateful to the Minister.

Amendment agreed to.

Amendments made: No. 10, in line 9, after 'the', insert 'cleaning or'.

No. 11, in line 9, at end insert 'and'.

No. 12, in line 11, leave out from 'bays' to end of line 30.—[Mr. Guy Barnettt.]

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