HC Deb 21 November 1967 vol 754 c301W
Mr. Milne

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will take the necessary steps to ensure the setting up of a drainage board or similar authority to assist in the speedier reclamation of derelict land in Northumberland, both for industrial and agricultural purposes.

Mr. Skeffington

Steps necessary to assist in the speedier reclamation of derelict land in Northumberland are under consideration. We shall be in touch with the county council.