§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money has been made available to Walsall under the derelict land clearance scheme; how many hectares have been reclaimed; and whether Walsall will still be eligible for 100 per cent. capital grants to reclaim all derelict land in the district.
§ Mr. FoxSince 1973 derelict land grant has been made available at the rate of 50 per cent. of loan charges on approved expenditure of about £595,000. Since June 1978, when Walsall was made a derelict land clearance area, 100 per cent. capital grant has been made available on approved expenditure of some £112,000. In all, 147 hectares have been reclaimed with grant aid. Walsall continues to be eligible for 100 per cent. capital grants.