HC Deb 15 June 1981 vol 6 cc289-90W
Mr. Cormack

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much office space was unoccupied at Five Ways House and Five Ways town offices, Birmingham in March 1981, in square feet; how much was

Mr. King

I am not aware that any systematic evidence is available, but from time to time instances arise in which avoidance of the rate burden appears to be a contributory reason for the demolition of premises.