§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of acres of derelict land in England which the local planning authorities, at 31st December, 1970, considered to justify reclamation; how many of that number were in development areas; and how many acres were reclaimed in 1970.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe total amount of derelict land in England at 31st December, 1970, considered by the local planning authorities to justify treatment was 63.035 acres, of which 18,367 acres was in development areas. During 1970, 3,645 acres was reclaimed.