§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales have put forward schemes for Welsh Office approval under the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, whereby local authorities can provide council tenants with a cash grant to help them buy a home in the private sector; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettOne authority undertook a scheme during 1990–91 and is currently evaluating the results. A second authority has recently indicated an interest in operating a similar scheme.