HC Deb 01 November 1976 vol 918 cc454-5W
Mr. Alexander Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the Government properties in Edinburgh that are either surplus to requirements or are not currently in use for other reasons, and append a note of his plans for each of these properties.

Mr. Marks

The properties concerned are listed in the following table:

PROPERTIES NOT CURRENTLY IN USE
Premises Nature of

holding

 Future plans
6–14 Waterloo Place Crown … This is a historic building which is now structurally unsafe for occupation. When economic circumstances permit it will be repaired and refurbished.
Stuart House, Semple Street Leased … This is unsafe for occupation because of petrol seepage into the basement from surrounding ground.
The landlords are seeking a permanent solution and if they are successful the building will be re-occupied.
16–22 Picardy Place Leased … This is a newly erected building and occupational services are presently in hand. Staff will move in December 1976/January 1977.
237–277 High Street, Portobello Leased … This is a new building and occupational services are presently in hand. Staff will move in November December 1976.
Lauriston House, Lauriston Place Leased … Internal adaptations are presently in hand to permit reoccupation early in 1977.
9 St. Andrew Square Leased … Internal adaptations are presently in hand to permit occupation early in 1977.