HC Deb 28 May 1963 vol 678 c97W
44. Mr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many acres of spoil heaps have been reclaimed for public open spaces during the past year; and how many applications he has received from local authorities for sanction for such schemes since July, 1962.

Mr. Corfield

Information is not available about the acreage of spoil heaps reclaimed each year by local authorities. Since July, 1962, one application for loan sanction and five applications for grant under Section 5 of the Local Employment Act have been received. These covered the reclamation of 142 acres of land containing spoil heaps for public open space.