HC Deb 21 December 1983 vol 51 cc264-5W
55. Mr. Fallon

asked the Secretary of State for the. Environment whether he will place in the Official Report a copy of his letter to Darlington borough council regarding unused sites suitable for development.

Mr. Macfarlane

The information requested is as follows: LAND REGISTERSThe Secretary of State is concerned to ensure that public sector land registered under Part X of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 as unused or underused should be disposed of as soon as practicable unless there are compelling reasons why it should be retained for use in the public sector. His attention has been drawn to a site in the ownership of your Council,—land at Barmpton Lane West (site DNT/10 on the Darlington Register). This site appears to be suitable for development, and the Secretary of State would be grateful to know when your Council intends to develop or dispose of this land.