HC Deb 26 July 1968 vol 769 c288W
Mr. E. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will call a meeting of the Land Commission in Wales and local authorities in Wales to explore in what ways the Land Commission may help these local authorities in acquiring and preparing derelict land in Wales for industrial purposes.

Mr. George Thomas

No. Local authorities in Wales are already aware of the assistance the Commission may give in land acquisition in appropriate circumstances. The authorities are also aware of the service provided through the Derelict Land Unit of the Welsh Office, which is giving considerable assistance in schemes for reclaiming derelict land for industrial and other uses.

Mr. E. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will list the purchases made to date by the Land Commission in Wales; and whether he will also list those sites which are in the process of being acquired by the Land Commission in Wales.

Mr. George Thomas

No land has been purchased as yet, but 36 sites totalling more than 2,100 acres are at various stages of investigation.

Back to