HC Deb 14 February 1980 vol 978 cc786-7W
26. Mr. Parris

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will initiate an inquiry into the possible conversion back to agricultural use of waste land in and around urban areas; and what representations he has received from the National Farmers Union and others on this matter.

53. Mr. Murphy

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will initiate an inquiry into the possible conversion back to agricultural use of wasteland in and around urban areas; and what representations he has received from the National Farmers Union or others on this matter.

Mr. Wiggin

I refer my hon. Friends to the reply given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow, Central (Mr. Grant) and others.

31. Mr. Wheeler

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many acres of green field land per year are being built over; and how much land in urban areas is being reconverted from wasteland back to agricultural land.

Mr. Wiggin

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend, the Member for Birmingham, Yardley (Mr. Bevan).