HC Deb 24 October 1984 vol 65 c601W
32. Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will bring forward proposals for the use of derelict land in inner cities.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

Within the derelict land grant programme we already give high priority to schemes which contribute to urban renewal, and in particular to joint schemes where the land is disposed of for private development immediately after reclamation by local authorities. Where public bodies are reluctant to release unused land in inner cities my right hon. Friend is ready to consider directing them to do so under his land register power.