§ Mr. Trewasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will issue a circular to local authorities urging that home loans be given as a priority to those of their existing tenants wishing to buy council houses.
§ Mr. AmeryI am sure local authorities are well aware of the importance I attach to promoting the sale of council houses to sitting tenants, but they do not lend money for this purpose, as the purchaser can simply pay them over a period for the house itself.