§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will refuse the application for derelict land grant from Blue Circle Industries in respect of the site at Queslett in Birmingham on the grounds that it involves the disturbance and movement of tipped waste.
§ Mr. John PattenI cannot take a decision on this derelict land grant application until I receive the further information on the costs of the work involved which has been requested by my Department. I will ensure that the hon. Gentleman is informed of the grant decision in due course.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date his Department received the application for derelict land grant from Blue Circle Industries in respect of the site at Queslett in Birmingham; and what is the amount of grant requested.
§ Mr. John PattenThe application for grant was received on 3 April 1986. The amount of grant requested was £526,000 against estimated total reclamation costs of £720,000. Subsequent discussions indicate that total costs may have been under estimated and revised figures are awaited.