§ Mr. Dunlopasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what terms and conditions the Housing Executive is selling country or labourers' cottages.
§ Mr. ConcannonLabourers' cottages are sold by the Housing Executive at the current market value as assessed by the valuation officer. In the case of a sitting tenant, the price will reflect any improvements which have been carried out by tenants. Discounts, dependent on the length of tenancy, are also made at the following rates: 10 per cent. for tenants of 2–10 years' tenancy, 15 per cent. for tenants of 10–15 years' tenancy, and 20 per cent. for tenants of over 15 years' tenancy.
Unfit dwellings have to be brought up to standard by the tenant within a reasonable period, and resale or demolition will not normally be permitted within five years. If a tenant is unable to obtain a loan from a building society, the Housing Executive may provide one. Unoccupied dwellings will be sold on the open market subject to similar restrict-tions 164W tions on resale and demolition, and subject to agreement to bring the dwelling up to standard.