HC Deb 13 December 1972 vol 848 c139W
43. Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied with the rate at which derelict land is being cleared; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

In response to my right hon. Friend's call earlier this year for faster progress local authorities have submitted programmes for twice as much work in the next five years as has been done in the past 11 years since Government assistance first became available.

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