HC Deb 02 December 1981 vol 14 cc164-5W
31. Mr. Heddle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is satisfied with the response to his shorthold proposals.

Mr. Stanley

The total number of shortholds known to the Department in England and Wales as at the end of August this year was over 3,600. This does not represent the total number. The response would be considerably greater were it not for the attitude towards shorthold of the official Opposition.

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