§ 85. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many acres of derelict land in Scotland have been cleared under the provisions of Section 5 of the Local Employment Act, 1960, in each of the last three years, respectively.
§ 86. Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of the applications for grants towards the cost of clearing derelict land under the 123W provisions of Section 5 of the Local Employment Act, 1960, in Scotland has been granted in each of the past three years, respectively.
§ Mr. NobleThe following is the information:
1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 No of applications approved 2 5 8 Acreage involved 8 47 117 Three applications were rejected, 8 schemes have been completed and work is in progress on 7.
§ Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what expenditure has been incurred under Section 5 of the Local Employment Act, 1960, for the clearing of derelict land in Scotland in each of the last three years, respectively.
§ Mr. NobleThe following is the information:
1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 Estimated cost of Works £23,330 £43,480 £179,220