HC Deb 27 October 1971 vol 823 c332W
68. Mr. Fox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total area of derelict land in Lancashire, West Riding of Yorkshire, Durham, Northumberland and Staffordshire; how much was cleared in each county in 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971; and how much will be cleared in 1972.

Mr. Peter Walker

The following figures disclose that in the West Riding the area to be cleared in 1971 alone is more than three times that cleared in 1968 and 1969 put together.

Miss Hall

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the average cost per acre of improving derelict land.

Mr. Peter Walker

The average gross cost per acre of derelict land reclamation schemes in England approved by the Department in 1970–71 was £1,685, including land acquisition.