§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the provisions of his Circular 64/75 will permit local authorities to continue to purchase homes from elderly owner-occupiers anxious to sell them and accept rehousing in small flats as provided for under Circular 55/57.
§ Mr. ArmstrongWhile such purchases are not specifically covered by the general consent given to local authorities in Circular 64/75, the circular recognises their value as a means of providing useful housing gain, and indicates that applications for loan consent will be considered sympathetically. I hope that this will enable more of these acquisitions to go ahead.