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Written question asked by Baroness King of Bow (Labour) on Friday, 15 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what his Department's latest estimate is of the number of residential units available for conversion from unused commercial space above shops to residential properties.
Answer

Ms Oona King: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what his Department's latest estimate is of the number of residential units available for conversion from unused commercial space above shops to residential properties. [192771] Keith Hill: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister estimates that there is potential to create up to 300,000 dwellings for residential accommodation by converting unused commercial space above shops.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
425 c780W; 192771
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Housing Empty property Shops
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk