§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, whether he will take steps to extend the liability for rating to derelict and vacant land.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettI am not sure that it would be practicable to extend rating in this way, but we are considering what steps might be taken to ensure that landowners bring land into use, and if they fail to do so to enable local authorities to acquire it at realistic prices.