HC Deb 31 January 1979 vol 961 cc433-4W
22. Mr. Budgen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the community land scheme to make a profit.

Mr. Freeson

We shall probably get an overall surplus when local authorities are disposing of nearly as much land as they are acquiring. The total net profit on community land disposed of up to 31 March 1978 was just over £1 million.

33. Mr. Sainsbury

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the community land scheme to make a profit.

Mr. Freeson

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, South-West (Mr. Budgen).