§ 63. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many grants have been made for the clearance of derelict land in the Northern Region during the year 1965 and up to the latest available date in 1966.
§ Mr. MacCollIn 1965 ten schemes covering 113 acres were approved. Grant payable on these schemes will be £55,052.
In 1966, up to 30th November, nine schemes covering 116 acres were approved on which the grant payable will be £111,899.
Grants paid, mainly on schemes previously approved, during these periods amounted to £59,127 in 1965 and £60,296 in 1966.
§ 65. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will reconsider his decision not to make a grant towards the cost of the derelict land in Wombwell which the West Riding County Council have scheduled for reclamation.
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§ Mr. MacCollNo application for grant is before my right hon. Friend. The council has sought an undertaking that loan sanction will be available for a number of reclamation projects, including a scheme in the Darfield-Wombwell area, when applications are made. This request will be discussed with representatives of the council.
§ 66. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will give the number of acres if derelict land in the Dearne Valley constituency; and how many of these acres have been scheduled for reclamation.
§ Mr. MacCollI am informed by the local authorities concerned that there are 268 acres of derelict land in this area of which 81 acres are scheduled for reclamation.