§ Mr. Marksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is his estimate of approved expenditure on reclamation of derelict land by each county council for the financial year 1982–83;
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§ Mr. StanleyThe information received from the local authorities concerned is as follows:
(2) when he expects to announce his decision on capital expenditure by county councils on derelict land reclamation.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe total capital expenditure provision for derelict land reclamation in England for 1982–83 is £45 million. Local authorities have been invited to bid for an allocation of these resources and my right hon. Friend has said that priority this year will be given to bids for joint schemes in which private industrial and other development follows immediately upon reclamation. Authorities will be advised of their allocations when I have had an opportunity of considering the bids received.