HC Deb 13 February 1963 vol 671 c190W
54. Mr. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications have been received from local authorities to proceed under the Local Employment Act, 1960, with the clearing up of derelict sites; how many have been authorised; and what has been the total cost of the works done.

Mr. Noble

Twenty-four applications have been submitted, of which 15 have been approved for work worth an estimated total of £250,000. Six applications are still under consideration.