HC Deb 24 March 1977 vol 928 cc674-5W
Mr. Hordern

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many houses are unoccupied, derelict or not, in each of the London boroughs of Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth.

Mr. Armstrong

I understand from the local authorities concerned that the figures are as follows:

now been incurred; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Armstrong

Interest charges of £1,309.57 per week have been incurred since 29th August 1974.

Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date his Department advised the Housing Corporation that funds would no longer be available for the development of the Convent of the Assumption site in Ramsgate; and if he has instructed the Housing Corporation to dispose of the site.

Mr. Armstrong

18th August 1976. The Housing Corporation will dispose of the site as soon as possible.

Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the progress that is now being made towards the sale of the Convent of the Assumption site, Ramsgate; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Armstrong

The Housing Corporation is anxious to sell the site as quickly and advantageously as possible. I understand that it is currently awaiting a renewal of the outline planning permission.

Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give his estimate of the price the Housing Corporation now expects to receive from the sale of the Convent of the Assumption site in Ramsgate.

Mr. Armstrong

The Housing Corporation intends to obtain the best available price by public tender; it would defeat that purpose to disclose its expectations.

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