§ Mr. Kellyasked the Minister of Health whether he has granted borrowing powers for the purchase by the Borough of Widnes of land running from Steward's Brook westwards to the vicinity of Hale Road, to provide a site for a senior school, for the Kingsway playing fields, and a third portion to be developed later; what is the area of the land; what is the price paid or agreed upon; and what was the rateable value when last occupied?
§ Mr. ElliotThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The area is 52 acres and the price paid £6,050. The rateable value of buildings on the land when last occupied was £53 10s. The land being agricultural is de-rated.