Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 November 2005.

Government Buildings: Disposal

Question: What is the present policy for the sale of Government buildings in (a) England; (b) Northern Ireland; (c) Wales; and (d) Scotland.

Answer: The Government have accepted the recommendations of Sir Michael Lyons’ report Towards Better Management of Public Sector Assets, and has set an objective of £30 billion of asset disposals by 2010.Budget 2005 reported that all departments have been asked to develop asset management strategies that are driven by their business plans, are the responsibility of finance directors, and are considered and approved at board level. Departments will ensure that there are sufficient incentives at business unit level to manage and, where they are no longer necessary for business planning, to dispose of assets.Devolved administrations are responsible for the management of their own assets.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 675 c79-80WA; 2124
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Government Buildings: Disposal
Wednesday, 16 November 2005
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House of Lords; Government Buildings: Disposal
Thursday, 15 December 2005
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Subjects: Buildings Government departments Northern Ireland Scotland Sales Wales
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