§ Mr. Neil Thorneasked the Minister of Transport how many residential properties are currently owned by the Department of Transport as a result of blight caused by road proposals.
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§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe Department owns 3,233 such properties.
§ Mr. Neil Thorneasked the Minister of Transport how many residential properties acquired under the blight provisions for proposed roads, have been returned to the private sector during the last five years because they are no longer required.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI regret that this information is not readily available and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost. Our policy is, however, to dispose of any properties as soon as it becomes clear that they are surplus to requirements.