Empty Houses (Fuel Industries)

HC Deb 06 April 1977 vol 929 c514W

Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) how many empty houses are owned by the Central Electricity Generating Board in the following areas: Greater London, Avon, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Warwickshire, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the West Midlands, respectively; which have been empty for up to six months, one year, two years, and more than two years; and which are surplus to requirements;

(2) how many empty houses are owned by the National Coal Board in the following areas: Greater London, Avon, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Warwickshire, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the West Midlands, respectively; which have been empty for up to six months, one year, two years, and more than two years; and which are surplus to requirements.

Mr. Eadie

I am asking the Chairmen of the Electricity Council and the National Coal Board to write to the hon. Member.