§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to make a public announcement on the completion of any property transactions involving the acquisition of new accommodation.
§ Mr. Chope[holding answer 3 May 1988]: No. This would not be practicable as the PSA is constantly relinquishing and acquiring property as part of the management of a civil estate comprising about 8,800 properties.