§ Mr. McKelveyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many times and to what result he has used the powers in the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 to order the sale of vacant local authority land.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend has not so far used the power of direction in section 98 of the Act, but he is ready to do so if the occasion justifies it. These provisions do not, of course, apply to Scotland.