§ Mr. John Leeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the average length of time that elapses between the evacuation of occupants from dwelling houses condemned by local authorities and the demolition of such properties; and what is his estimate of the number of such properties currently standing.
§ Mr. FreesonI regret that this information is not available. The period 277W is bound to vary a great deal depending on particular circumstances, and most local authorities do all they can to make it as short as possible.