§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the amount of financial assistance given to local authorities for the clearing of derelict areas in Scotland in the years 1965–66, 1966–67 and 1967–68; and what was the percentage of the total cost met by the local authorities for this purpose.
§ Mr. Ross£376,818 in 1965–66; £432,316 in 1966–67 and £358,090 in 1967–68. Local authorities meet 15 per cent. of the net cost.