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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 1999. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if his Department will publish statistical information indicating the percentage reduction negotiated by his departmental officials for commercial property as against the original rent demanded by landlords.
Answer

Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if his Department will publish statistical information indicating the percentage reduction negotiated by his departmental officials for commercial property as against the original rent demanded by landlords. [98309] Mr. Byers: While my Department has had success in achieving reductions to landlords' original demands, publishing such detail would prejudice the future negotiating position both of my Department and other public bodies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98309; 337 c718W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Buildings Department of Trade and Industry Leasehold Property Rents