§ 64. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he has considered representations made to him from Leyton citizens, in respect of longstanding empty properties; and whether he will take action to ensure that houses remaining empty for over a month can be requisitioned by the local authority.
§ Mr. MarplesMy right hon. Friend has received representations. He does not think that war-time requisitioning powers should be used save in exceptional circumstances. He is always ready to entertain compulsory purchase orders made by local authorities for the acquisition of suitable empty properties.