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Mr. Gorst
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate his Department has of the number of square feet of offices owned by local government authorities that are unoccupied; how much rent is lost by such unoccupied premises; and if he will take action designed to deal with the situation.
Mr. Oakes
My right hon. Friend has no data on this subject. Local authorities are responsible for the management of office accommodation under their control.
Mr. Gorst
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many square feet of domestic dwellings owned by local government authorities are unrented; and how much rent is being lost as a result.
Mr. Armstrong
I regret that this information is not available and could not practicably be obtained.