HC Deb 21 April 1971 vol 815 c395W
27. Mr. Harold Boardman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will increase to 100 per cent. the grant for reclamation of land now derelict as a consequence of coal mining operations.

Mr. Peter Walker

There is no lack of financial incentive. Very high rates of grant in some cases over 90 per cent. (including Rate Support Grant) are already available in the development areas, intermediate areas and derelict land clearance areas.

Local authorities in these areas are responding well and in 1971–72 I expect the Government to double its expenditure compared with 1969–70.