HC Deb 29 January 1987 vol 109 c309W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many empty council homes there are in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mark Robinson

There were 2,804 vacant council dwellings in Wales on 1 April 1986. Our programme of priority estates projects has shown that efficient, locally-based housing management can eliminate the problem of long-term empty dwellings on council estates, and lead to quicker re-letting of newly-vacated properties.