HC Deb 11 June 1980 vol 986 c238W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many grace and favour residences there are in the United Kingdom ; and what are the names of the present occupiers, the length of stay of the present occupiers and the reason, in each case, for granting the occupancy.

Mr. Monro

There are 129 grace and favour residences in properties maintained by the Department of the Environment. The grant of a tenancy is a royal prerogative and not the responsibility of the Department.