HC Deb 22 February 1989 vol 147 cc684-5W
31. Mr. Anthony Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what further progress he can report on the setting up and activities of urban development corporations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

Bristol development corporation, the tenth English urban development corporation, was set up on 19 January. The UDCs are responsible for regenerating more than 40,000 acres, much of which was derelict or underused when they were set up. Although they are at varying stages in their lives, they are all making considerable progress and stimulating major private sector investment interest in their areas.

73. Mr. Lofthouse

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy on changing the terms of reference of urban development corporations to provide a more precise definition of regeneration, as recommended by the third report of the Employment Committee.

Mr. Trippier

My right hon. Friend's policy is set out in the Government's response to the Employment Committee. I understand that the Committee will be publishing the response today.