§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest total capital value of local authority housing stock; and how this compares to five and 10 years ago.
§ Mr. John PattenThe market value of the local authority housing stock in England at present is estimated to be in the region of £75 billion, on the basis of hypothetical vacant possession. Estimates are not available for five years ago or ten years ago.