HC Deb 16 November 1967 vol 754 c178W
64. Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will seek to make a financial contribution towards the removal of pit refuse tips on old colliery sites in Derbyshire.

Mr. Skeffington

Grant of 50 per cent. is already available to local authorities under Section 9 of the Local Government Act, 1966, towards the cost of treating disused pit heaps.