§ Mr. Geoffrey Johnson Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the average selling price, net of discount, for council houses sold in England in each of the years 1975 to 1980.
§ Mr. StanleyThe available information is as follows:
Average selling price of council dwellings net of discount: England £ 1977 7,200 1978 8,300 1979 9,500 1980 9,500
§ Mr. McMahonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment pursuant to the Answer to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Govan, of 14 May, Official Report, c. 323–4. whether his Department made any assessment of 384W the net employment effects fo the transfer from local authorities of liability for maintenance, repair and management in respect of sold council houses.
§ Mr. StanleyNo. There are too many uncertainties—for example the maintenance and repair arrangements which purchasers would choose—for any realistic estimate to be made.