§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many council houses throughout the United Kingdom are empty; and what is the estimated total value of these properties.
§ Mr. StanleyThe latest estimate from local authorities of the number of council dwellings that are vacant in England is about 100,000 as at 1 April 1980. No estimates exist for the value of these dwellings.
For figures relating to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, I would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively.