§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many acres of derelict land have been cleared each year since the inception of the programme by his Department.
§ Mr. MarksDerelict land grants became available throughout England during the financial year 1967–68. The amounts of derelict land cleared in England since then are as follows:
Acres restored 1967 1,639 1968 2,113 1969 2,504 1970 3,645 1971 4,792 1972 5,360 1.1.73–31.3.74 (15 months) 6,973 1974–75 3,268 1975–76 6,076 Later information is not yet available.