§ Mr. Roseasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how much was spent per head of population on land reclamation in 1966, 1967 and 1968 in the North-West and Scottish regions, respectively.
§ Mr. GreenwoodThe figures are not available on the basis asked for. However, it is possible to give the following figures relating to gross estimated expenditure on derelict land schemes approved by the Ministry:
£ Per head of Population 1966 … … 28,559 1d. 1967 … … 50,942 1.8d. 1968 … … 810,225 28.8d. However, expenditure does not necessarily occur in the year approval is given and, moreover, these figures represent only that part of derelict land reclamation where Exchequer assistance is available.
Figures for Scotland are a matter for my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State.