§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps are being taken to fill the vacant houses at Collaton Cross, Newton Ferrers in South Devon; how many houses there are; and for how long they have been empty.
§ Sir George YoungNo steps are being taken to fill the vacant houses at Collaton Cross, Newton Ferrers in South Devon. They have been passed to PSA for disposal. There are eight former officers' married quarters which have been vacant for approximately three years and 32 former airmen's married quarters, empty for the last 12 months.
§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to dispose of the houses at Collaton Cross, Newton Ferrers, South Devon; and if he will make a statement about the development of the site.
§ Sir George YoungThe redundant site extends to 65 acres, which includes the houses, and is subject to a legal right of pre-emption in favour of the former owners. Before negotiations can be completed, the future uses of the whole site have to be determined. Difficulties have arisen in this respect and I will write to my hon. Friend.