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Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 January 2012. It was answered by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Empty Property: Shops

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what assessment he has made of the (a) Community Right to Buy and (b) Community Right to Try proposals for empty shops on high streets.
Answer

No formal assessment has been made of the Assets of Community Value provisions (Right to Bid) contained in the Localism Act 2011 as the provisions and the relevant secondary legislation have yet to be commenced. In England, the provisions will be commenced later this year. Commencement of the legislation in Wales is a devolved matter.The Government will respond to the Portas Review in the spring.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90926; 539 c136W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Empty property Shops
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk