§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has on the current level of empty office space in(a) central London and (b) Greater London.
§ Mr. BaldryInformation on the level of empty office space in central and Greater London is not kept by this Department.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has for the conversion of empty office blocks in London to housing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryA number of housing associations have been able to convert commercial property in London for short-term occupation by the homeless, and they are continuing to investigate properties on the market which might be suitable for this type of use. However, the scope for such work does appear to be fairly limited, compared with opportunities for permanent housing provision by more orthodox means.