HC Deb 02 May 1973 vol 855 cc312-3W
29. Mr. Doig

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much is paid by Government Departments which lease or rent office accommodation from property development companies in Scotland per annum to the latest convenient date; and what was the amount paid in 1970.

Mr. Channon

The Property Services Agency which is responsible for finding accommodation for nearly all Government Departments and agencies was paying rent to property development companies for offices in Scotland to the value of £1.115 million per annum as at 31st March 1973. The comparable figure as at 31st December 1970 was £0.645 million.