The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Empty Government Properties – 20 July 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Empty Government Properties on 20th July 1988.


Mr. Caborn To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any new proposals to use empty Government-owned residential properties.

Mr. Major No. It remains Government policy for dwellings that are identified as being surplus to operational requirements to be sold as quickly as possible.