§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current total of Commission for the New Towns industrial and commercial properties that have been sold in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield; what percentage this represents; how many sales are pending; and how many further inquiries are outstanding.
§ Sir George YoungFollowing is the information:
Welwyn Hatfield Total Sales to date (£ million) 15 3 18 As percentage of estimated total saleable industrial and commercial assets 50 30 45 Sales agreed but not yet completed (£ million) 4 2 6 Sales under negotiation (£ million) 6 3 9 In addition, a large number of inquiries is being actively pursued.