HC Deb 21 November 1983 vol 49 c33W
Mr. Batiste

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many premises administered by the Property Services Agency have been empty in whole or in part for (a) more than six months, and (b) more than 12 months; and what is the total floor area of such premises.

Sir George Young

On 30 June 1983, approximately 740,000 sq. metres (or 6 per cent.) of accommodation on the Civil Estate was vacant; of this some 170,000 sq. metres is surplus to requirements and is being disposed of. The figures for 31 December 1982 were 703,000 sq. metres and 165,000 sq. metres respectively.