HC Deb 06 April 1970 vol 799 cc29-30W
Mr. Hobden

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the total amount raised in levy to date by the Land Commission; how much land has now been acquired; and to whom it was disposed for the purpose of building.

Mr. Denis Howell

The total amount of Betterment Levy collected by the Land Commission to 31st March, 1970, is £29.7 million. Two thousand one hundred and ninety-eight acres of land have been acquired and 319 acres have been sold, 44 for development in the private sector and 275 acres for the public sector.