HC Deb 08 December 1959 vol 615 cc22-3W
61. Mr. Jay

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many schemes for clearance of derelict sites in Development Areas under Section 5 of the Distribution of Industry Act, 1945, whether by his Department or by grant, have been approved this year; how many have been started; what is the total cost; and how these figures compare with 1958.

Mr. Erroll

During 1959, thirty-eight projects by local authorities have been approved for grant at an estimated cost of £210,000. Three schemes have been completed and a start made on eight others. No projects were approved in 1958.