HC Deb 27 June 1990 vol 175 c279W
117. Mr. Burt

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the performance and progress of the urban development corporations.

Mr. Portillo

The 10 English urban development corporations are making good progress in regenerating their areas. They have secured £9 billion of private sector investment, created or attracted nearly 50,000 jobs and facilitated the completion of over 15,000 dwellings.