HC Deb 10 November 1977 vol 938 cc239-40W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will give for the current financial year similar information about the Community Land Scheme as was given in answer to the hon. Member for South Angus (Mr. Welsh) on 13th June regarding the period to 31st March 1977.

Mr. McElhone:

Authorities have not acquired any land in the current financial year, but negotiations are in progress for a number of sites.

Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, for each region of Scotland, how many of the 66.54 acres which were acquired under the Community Land Scheme up to 31st March 1977 have since been resold ; what were the total receipts ; and how they compare with the £427,032 expenditure costs for acquisition.

Mr. McElhone:

None, but negotiations for the lease of some industrial land are well advanced.