HC Deb 19 January 2000 vol 342 cc461-2W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the items in the National Assets Register sold by his Department, its agencies and associated public bodies since 11 February 1999, stating in each case the amount of money realised; if he will estimate the total amount raised from such sales to date; and if he will make a statement. [104472]

Mr. Straw

A review by my Department of sales of fixed assets previously listed in Chapter seven of the National Assets Register, is being undertaken. To date, it has revealed the following information for the Home Office, including the Prison Service: Since 11 February 1999, land and buildings have been sold generating revenue of approximately £10,914,000; revenue from sales of vehicles was approximately £188,000; and sales of plant, machinery and Information Technology equipment produced £76,000.

Therefore, the total estimated revenue from such sales to date is £11,179,000 (rounded).

I regret that it is not possible to give an itemised list of such sales because of the large numbers involved and the disproportionate cost of compiling this information.

As soon as the remaining Home Office entities and the executive Non Departmental Bodies have completed their review, I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Library.

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