Written question asked by Andrew Love (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2002. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what evaluation he has made of the introduction of a compulsory leasing scheme for derelict empty properties; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Love: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what evaluation he has made of the introduction of a compulsory leasing scheme for derelict empty properties; and if he will make a statement. [77104] Mr. McNulty: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is currently evaluating the recommendation to allow local authorities to compulsorily lease empty homes put forward in the report by the Transport, Local Government and the Regions Select Committee on Empty Homes. A statement will be made in due course.

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