HC Deb 03 November 1997 vol 300 c2W
Jane Griffiths

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many Government-owned properties are currently unoccupied in the Reading, East constituency. [13382]

Dr. David Clark

Responsibility for this matter has been delegated under the terms of the Framework Document to the Property Advisers to the Civil Estate. I have asked its Chief Executive, Mr. John Locke, to write to my hon. Friend.

Letter from John Locke to Jane Griffiths, dated 31 October 1997: The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has asked me to reply to your question about vacant Government owned properties. There are 4 Government buildings which are currently unoccupied in the Reading East constituency:-

  • Abbey Hall, Kings Road
  • Atlas House, 1 Silver Street
  • Monarch House, 77–79 Caversham Road
  • 47-57 Queens Road
The properties are held on lease from commercial landlords and have a total floor area of 8,145 square metres. PACE is responsible for the disposal of these surplus offices and is marketing them through commercial agents.