HC Deb 05 December 1973 vol 865 cc387-8W
52. Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total gross area of offices within the central London area occupied by central Government offices, excluding offices providing a local service ; and how many car parking spaces, excluding the Government car service, are provided by these offices.

Mr. Channon

About 20 million sq. ft., with 4,011 car parking spaces.

57. Mrs. Lena Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he now expects to introduce legislation to ensure that empty office blocks are suitably occupied.

Mr. Rippon

The provision in the Local Government Bill to enable local authorities to charge full rates on empty property should act as an inducement to letting. Further measures have not been ruled out.