§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans the Property Services Agency has for Kensall House, Bryom Street, Manchester; and during the last five years how much money has been spent by the Government to maintain or improve this property.
§ Sir George YoungThe Property Services Agency intends to surrender the lease on this building when it expires in September 1982. This is in line with Government policy to reduce the size of the office estate.
It is estimated that by not renewing the lease but rehousing staff elsewhere within the estate savings in excess of £100, 000 per annum will be achieved.
During the past five financial years the Government have spent £23, 648 in maintenance on Kensall House. The only improvements were energy conservation measures carried out at a cost of £1, 873 and designed to recover an approximate £1, 700 per annum.