§ Mr. Brayasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will now issue a circular encouraging local authorities to bring derelict land back into use with minimum delay.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe regional officers of my Department are in constant touch with local authorities on this and the whole subject is kept under review by the Central Group for Derelict Land Reclamation. I am considering what further action to take in order to encourage local authorities to take advantage of the substantial grants that are available.