§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate his Department has of the number of square feet of offices owned by local government authorities that are unoccupied; how much rent is lost by such unoccupied premises; and if he will take action designed to deal with the situation.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend has no data on this subject. Local authorities are responsible for the management of office accommodation under their control.
§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many square feet of domestic dwellings owned by local government authorities are unrented; and how much rent is being lost as a result.
§ Mr. ArmstrongI regret that this information is not available and could not practicably be obtained.