HC Deb 01 February 1972 vol 830 cc89-90W
Mr. Mather

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is now ready to announce the start of the Esher bypass.

Statutory Power Purpose of Grant Rate of Grant
Industrial Development Act 1966, Section 20, as extended by the Local Employment Act 1970. Towards the cost of acquiring and improving derelict, neglected or unsightly land. 75 per cent.
Local Government Act 1966, Section 9. Towards the cost of acquiring and improving derelict, neglected or unsightly land. 50 per cent, of annual loan charges.
Local Government Act 1966, Section 7. Towards the cost of redevelopment as a whole of any area. 50 per cent, of annual loss.
Local Government Actl966, Section 8. Towards the cost of acquiring land for use as public open space. 50 per cent, of annual loan charges.
Clean Air Act 1956, Section 13. Towards the expenses of adaptations to dwellings within smoke control areas. 40 per cent, of local authority expenses.
Housing Act 1969, Section 37. Towards the cost of acquiring land and carrying out works in general improvement areas. 50 per cent, of allow-able expenditure.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

No; issues concerning the use of common land have still to be relaxed.