HC Deb 17 March 1972 vol 833 c195W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy in principle to extend the levy system used in the ironstone industry to restore derelict acres to cover all extractive industries.

Mr. Graham Page

The local authority associations' representations mentioned in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend on 9th December included this suggestion, which my right hon. Friend has under consideration.