HC Deb 08 February 1973 vol 850 c173W
Mr. Roderick

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek to amend the legislation on grant aid for reclamation of derelict land and for special environmental assistance schemes so that public bodies other than local authorities can also receive grant aid.

Mr. Rippon

No. I consider that grant aid for these purposes is best administered through local authorities.