§ 48. Mr. Robert Howarthasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities have requested a derelict land grant for the purpose of filling-in dangerous lodges and water courses; what amount has been granted; and if he will publicise the use of the grant for this purpose in the older industrial areas.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonSeparate figures are not kept but at least six local authorities have asked for derelict land grant for schemes where there is a water hazard. One of these schemes has been given considerable publicity in the Ministry's Report for 1967 and 1968. I will see what further can be done.
§ 49. Mr. Robert Howarthasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the result of his discussion with the Association of Municipal Corporations about the desirability of extending the powers of local authorities to deal with dangerous places, such as abandoned lodges, on enclosed land not adjacent to a public street.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThese discussions are continuing.