§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what amounts of funds were allocated to the derelict land unit in the North-West Region, the North-East Region, and in the Midland Region of England, respectively, for the financial year 1973–74.
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§ Mr. Graham PageI have been asked to reply.
The provision made in the Supply Estimates for the financial year 1973–74 in respect of grants under the Local Employment Act 1972, as amended by the Industry Act 1972, for derelict land reclamation in development, intermediate and derelict land clearance areas in England amounted to £6 million. Provision for reclamation grants under the Local Government Act 1966 for all areas in England amounted to £0.46 million. These amounts were not allocated between regions.