HC Deb 16 December 1952 vol 509 c171W
112. Mr. Vane

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the approximate area of industrial waste land and other derelict sites in England and Wales; and to what extent a survey has been made county by county to find out how far they can be improved, levelled or used for housing sites or other purposes and so save the heavy claims on agricultural land.

Mr. H. Macmillan

As regards the first part of the Question, I have not yet enough information to justify giving an estimate. Planning authorities have surveyed their areas in connection with their development plans and are recording the main areas of derelict land. Use will be made of this land where it is reasonably practicable to reclaim it.