HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 cc494-5W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what targets have been set and what moneys have been allocated for the future of derelict land reclamation in Gwent, Mid-Glamorgan and West Glamorgan.

Mr. Alec Jones

With my right hon. and learned Friend's agreement the Welsh Development Agency announced on 18th July 1978 a further programme of land reclamation which included a number of schemes for Gwent, Mid-Glamorgan and West Glamorgan. The following information relates to schemes planned for completion by 1981–82:

Area (acres) Cost (£ million)
Gwent 670 3.9
Mid-Glamorgan 1,076 10.7
West Glamorgan 975 6.2

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales, what acreage of derelict land has been reclaimed since 1966 and at what cost in the counties of Gwent, Mid-Glamorgan and West Glamorgan, respectively.

Mr. Alec Jones

Up to 30th June 1978 the figures for land reclaimed through grant aided schemes, including work in progress at that date, are as follows:

Area (acres) Cost (£ million)
Gwent 3,772 15.4
Mid-Glamorgan 3,574 15.9
West Glamorgan 1,415 6.3

Back to