HL Deb 21 February 2000 vol 610 cc3-4WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many local authority council dwellings were vacant during the years 1997, 1998 and 1999 respectively. [HL955]

Lord Whitty

The available information relates to the position reported by local authorities in England at 1 April for each year:

Total council vacants Of which empty for management reasons
1997 81,200 49,900
1998 81,700 49,500
1999 83,900 48,100

Note:

Properties vacant for management reasons are those available for letting immediately, or after completion of minor repairs.

Source:

DETR Housing Investment Programme returns