§ 25. Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, through the London Housing Action Group, he will ascertain and inform the House of the number of houses in the greater London area in the ownership of local authorities which are now empty; and how many have been empty for three months or more.
§ Mr. ChannonI am satisfied that local authorities in greater London manage their housing stock so as to achieve the minimum number of empty properties compatible with a proper exercise of their responsibilities, I do not think, therefore, that an inquiry by the Action Group is necessary.