British Railways (Empty Houses)

HC Deb 21 December 1976 vol 923 cc141-2W

Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list in the Official Report the number of empty houses owned by British Railways in the Greater London area, the Greater Manchester area, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Avon; how many of these houses have been empty for more than six months, one year and two years; and how many of

Mr. Foot

I regret that this information is not readily available in the form requested.

The number of instruments made and the number classified as general and local in the calendar years 1970–75 and 31st October 1976 is set out in the following table:

INSTRUMENTS CONSIDERED IN STANDING COMMITTEE
				Session	Number of Instruments
1972–73	…	…	…	…	17
1973–74	…	…	…	…	15
1974	…	…	…	…	40
1974–75	…	…	…	…	101
1975–76	…	…	…	…	96

these houses are surplus to the immediate requirement of British Railways.

Mr. Horam

This information is not readily available. I will write to the hon. Member.