§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses have been sold by local authorities to their tenants; and how many local authorities have decided to offer houses for sale in this way.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI have been informed of the completion of the sale of 880 houses to sitting tenants by 62 local authorities. I am aware that 66 other councils have expressed interest in selling houses, but I have not yet been informed by them of any completed sales.