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5.
Mr. Madden
asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the present position regarding the sale of property owned by his Department to Calderdale district council.
Mr. Horam
Discussions have taken place about the basis of valuation for such a sale. We have recently clarified our position and now await the council's response to our offer.
Mr. Madden
Why have the negotiations been so long-winded? How many properties are concerned? When does my hon. Friend expect a settlement to be made?
Mr. Horam
The discussions have taken a long time, but my hon. Friend knows that we have not been slow in this matter. The council has taken some time to come to conclusions. I believe that about 13 houses are concerned. I hope that we shall be able to make a settlement in the next few weeks.