§ Mr. Radiceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total area of derelict land in the urban districts of Washington and Chester-le-Street and the rural district of Chester-le-Street respectively; and how many acres of land were reclaimed in these areas in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. Graham PageOn 31st December 1971 there were 203 acres, 121 acres and 225W 572 acres in these areas respectively: of this, 201 acres, 121 acres and 517 acres justify restoration. 48 acres, 69 acres and 65 acres respectively were reclaimed in the period 1970 to 1972.