The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Empty Government Property – 4 November 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Empty Government Property on 4th November 1987.


Mr. Rogers Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of Government-owned houses and flats have been empty for more than six months.

Mr. Major I regret that this information cannot be provided without disproportionate cost.