§ 54. Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy on reduction in the extent of surplus derelict land, in co-operation with local authorities.
§ Mr. MarksIt is our policy to encourage local authorities to reclaim derelict land and put it to good use. The Department makes grants available to them for this purpose which amount to 100 per cent. of approved costs in assisted and derelict land clearance areas and 50 per cent. elsewhere.