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Mr. Blunkett
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding his policy towards the disposal of local authority assets.
Mr. Chope
I frequently receive calls to encourage better management of assets by local authorities, including substantial sales of surplus or under-used properties. I particularly welcome the Audit Commission's recent report on property management, and I commend it to all local authorities.