§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total expenditure by county councils and by metropolitan councils on land reclamation in 1980–81; and what is the allocated expenditure for each for this purpose in 1982–83.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe total expenditure incurred by county councils and metropolitan councils on approved schemes of derelict land reclamation in 1980–81 was £6.3 million and £12.3 million respectively. The 1982–83 provision is being allocated currently, and I will write to the Hon. Member when this has been completed.