HC Deb 17 April 1967 vol 745 cc39-40W
Mr. Tinn

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will state for the year ended 31st March, 1967, in respect of development districts in the North-East, the number of applications for grants for the clearance of derelict land, the number approved, giving cost and acreage, the number rejected, and the number under consideration.

Mr. Willey

During the year ended 31st March, 1967, 17 applications were received. Of these, 2 involving some 11 acres were approved for grant at a cost of£9,312, 5 involving 35 acres received outline approval and 9 covering 317 acres were still under consideration. One application covering I acre was rejected. In addition, 7 other schemes submitted earlier and covering about 80 acres received approval during the year at a cost of£73,461.