§ Mr. Boydenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many schemes, under Section 5(3) of the Local Employment Act, 1960, for the reclamation of derelict land have been approved; how much grant was paid while the grant was 50 per cent.; how many schemes were approved during that period; and how much grant has been paid since it was increased to 85 per cent.
§ Mr. CorfieldSo far 76 schemes have been approved. Of these 17 were approved at the 50 per cent. level of grant and grant of £20,402 has been paid. Since grant was increased £22,891 has been paid. Much more remains of course to be paid on the schemes approved but not completed.