§ 3. Mr. G. Williamsasked the Minister of Works how much property is still requisitioned under Defence Regulation No. 51; and how much has been released during the last 12 months.
§ Mr. EcclesApproximately 3,000 buildings or parts of buildings were held on requisition by all Government Departments under Defence Regulation 51 on 31st December, 1952. In addition, nearly 82,000 houses and flats were held on requisition by local authorities for housing purposes.
During the last 12 months, approximately 900 buildings or parts of buildings have been released by Government Departments and 5,200 houses and flats by local authorities. Details of open land held on requisition are not immediately available.