HC Deb 27 July 1977 vol 936 c360W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many acres of derelict land were restored in the Staffordshire Moorlands District in each of the past three years.

Mr. Marks

The following acreage of derelict land was restored in the Staffordshire Moorlands District in each of the past three years:

1974 5 acres
1975 12 acres
1976 14.1 acres

During 1977, 111.5 acres have been restored to date, including 104 acres for Parkhall Country Park (Bolton Gate). A further 38.5 acres of this scheme are expected to be reclaimed this year.