HC Deb 03 November 1976 vol 918 c601W
39. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance his Department is giving to local authorities on the provision of incentives to council tenants to purchase in the private sector.

Mr. Freeson

Local authorities have discretionary powers to reimburse certain expenses incurred by their tenants when buying a house, other than the house they are currently renting. The relevant provisions are outlined in paragraphs 21 to 23 of the Department's Circular No. 76/72.