HC Deb 26 January 1972 vol 829 c427W
36. Mr. Gower

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce further measures to encourage the sale of council houses.

Mr. Amery

Local authorities already have discretion to sell on very reasonable terms. We have issued a Circular encouraging them to do so, and I have emphasised this in many speeches. Sales, however, depend on their willingness and energy.

43. Mr. Coombs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will name the local authorities that have not yet prepared schemes for the sale of council houses.

Mr. Amery

Not yet.

Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the number of council houses sold since June, 1970.

Mr. Channon

In the 16 months between 1st July, 1970, and 31st October, 1971, local authorities in England and Wales sold 16,763 council dwellings.