HC Deb 18 January 1996 vol 269 cc758-9W
Ms Roseanna Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for each year since 1980–81 the total value of discounts to public sector tenants in Scotland exercising their right to buy. [10109]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

The total value of the discounts, being the difference between the assessed market value and the purchase price paid, is set out in the table.

Value of discounts to public sector tenants in Scotland exercising their right to buy
  • 1980–81: £37.6 million
  • 1981–82: £73.3 million
  • 1982–83: £104.5 million
  • 1983–84: £130.8 million
  • 1984–85: £137.9 million
  • 1985–86: £130.7 million
  • 759
  • 1986–87: £147.5 million
  • 1987–88: £262.9 million
  • 1988–89: £430.7 million
  • 1989–90: £521.6 million
  • 1990–91: £428.4 million
  • 1991–92: £379.0 million
  • 1992–93: £382.7 million
  • 1993–94: £365.5 million
  • 1994–95: £364.0 million