HC Deb 18 May 1977 vol 932 c143W
21. Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made on the issuing of a departmental circular on empty property.

Mr. Freeson

A draft circular was sent to the local authority associations last week. It describes and advocates a wide range of measures available to local authorities in tackling the problems of empty and under-used housing.