Government property targeted by squatters

This written answer from the cabinet office reveals an upscale property belonging to the government was occupied by squatters.

Mr. Maude:

To ask the Prime Minister pursuant to the answer of 28 January 2010, Official Report, column 1070W, on official residences, on what date the squatters who occupied the property at the beginning of December 2009 left the ministerial residence of South Eaton Place; whether the police or courts were used to secure occupation; and what steps have been taken to secure the property in future. [318301]

Angela E. Smith: I have been asked to reply.

Following a court order the persons illegally occupying South Eaton Place vacated it on 13 December 2009. The property is for sale.

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