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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 he will investigate occasions when his Department has failed to negotiate lower rents for commercial property where lower rents are available for similar property used by quangoes and private sector operators. - Yes, if such occasions are drawn to my attention.
Answer

Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will investigate occasions when his Department has failed to negotiate lower rents for commercial property where lower rents are available for similar property used by quangos and private sector operators. [98310] Mr. Byers: Yes, if such occasions are drawn to my attention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98310; 337 c718W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Buildings Department of Trade and Industry Leasehold Property Rents