§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the current number of vacant or derelict houses, offices, shops, factories and other buildings belonging to his Department; and what are his plans to sell or utilise them.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Department of Trade and Industry does not own property, but property occupied by the Department forms part of the Civil Estate. Responsibility for the Civil Estate lies with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.