§ Mr. StrawTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will list(a) the total number of residential properties owned by his Department, (b) the number of such properties which are empty and (c), (b) as a percentage of (a).
§ Mr. Key[holding answer 11 January 1993]: (a) My Department manages 156 residential properties of which 12 are owned. (b) Eight of the owned properties are empty while awaiting remodelling and renovation works. (c) 66 per cent. of the owned properties are unoccupied.