Compulsary Purchase Orders

HC Deb 10 May 1994 vol 243 c114W

Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities are using compulsory purchase orders to purchase private sector houses which are standing empty.

Sir George Young

Since 1 January 1993, 31 local authorities have submitted compulsory orders for the acquistion of empty houses. This does not include local authorities who have submitted clearance compulsory purchase orders.