109. Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made by urban development corporations in tackling urban dereliction over the last year.
§ Mr. TrippierExcellent progress has been made. Many illustrations were recorded in "Progress on Cities", produced on 9 March to mark the anniversary of the action for cities initiative. Three particular projects announced that day give an indication of the scope and diversity of UDC activities: a major subsea research, development and testing centre (Teesside DC); a £.1.8 million environmental improvement scheme for the historic Castlefields area of Manchester (Central Manchester DC) and a construction industry training centre in conjunction with Henry Boot Training Ltd. (Black Country DC).