HC Deb 18 May 1956 vol 552 c214W
Mr. Hay

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities in England and Wales have undertaken the sale of council houses to their tenants; and how many houses have been sold to the latest convenient date.

Mr. Powell

Up to the end of April, 349 local authorities in England and Wales had sold 5,825 council houses. In addition, six development corporations had sold 45 houses.