§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many council homes in the Bolton district council area are currently empty and available to meet housing needs; and what percentage this is of total stock.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe latest information held by my Department relates to dwellings vacant on 1 April 1994 when Bolton metropolitan district council reported a total of 120 council dwellings which were either vacant and available for letting immediately or after minor444W repairs; this represents 0.52 per cent. of its total stock. The data comes from its 1994 housing investment programme—HIP1—return, a copy of which is in the Library.