HC Deb 04 March 1981 vol 1000 c150W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will find out from the local authorities how many of their properties are both empty and awaiting a purchaser.

Mr. Stanley

The Department already receives information from each local authority in its HIP return on how many dwellings had been vacant for more than one year, and which of these were awaiting sale. A copy of each authority's HIP return is in the Library.