§ Mr. Milneasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will take the necessary steps to ensure the setting up of a drainage board or similar authority to assist in the speedier reclamation of derelict land in Northumberland, both for industrial and agricultural purposes.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonSteps necessary to assist in the speedier reclamation of derelict land in Northumberland are under consideration. We shall be in touch with the county council.