§ Mr. Probertasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many grants towards the cost of carrying out works of improvement on derelict land under the provisions of the Local Employment Act 1960 have been made to Welsh local authorities; what is the amount in- 146W volved; and how many applications were received.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesSince the Local Employment Act 1960 was enacted, four schemes for the clearance of derelict land at a total cost of £60,541 have been approved for £33,633 grant.
In all, twenty-nine applications were received, of which two were withdrawn, ten are at present under consideration and thirteen were rejected as not qualifying for grant.