HC Deb 05 February 1973 vol 850 cc5-6W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received asking him to reconsider the extension of the time in which local authorities may qualify for derelict land clearance area grants; what replies he has sent; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The chairman of the East Midlands Economic Planning Council has asked my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to consider how industrial development in the derelict land clearance area may be promoted after March 1974. In reply, my right hon. Friend has said that he has no power to extend the period during which regional development grant for buildings is payable.

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