Written question asked by Alan Williams (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 2004. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many properties are on lease from the Crown Estates; how many of these are on lease for (a) 75 years or over, (b) 50 to 74 years and (c) 25 to 49 years; and how many houses are on lease from the Crown Estates for £1 million or more. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Alan Williams: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many properties are on lease from the Crown Estate; how many of these are on lease for (a) 75 years or over, (b) 50 to 74 years and (c) 25 to 49 years; and how many houses are on lease from the Crown Estate for £1 million or more. [195133] Mr. Timms: The Crown Estate has over 10,000 leases and licences covering both land and properties. (a) Approximately 1,900 leases are for over 75 years. (b) Approximately 1,000 leases are for between 50-74 years. (c) Approximately 1,800 leases are for between 25-49 years. The Crown Estate has 15 houses with leases valued at over £1 million.

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