§ 39. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance his Department is giving to local authorities on the provision of incentives to council tenants to purchase in the private sector.
§ Mr. FreesonLocal authorities have discretionary powers to reimburse certain expenses incurred by their tenants when buying a house, other than the house they are currently renting. The relevant provisions are outlined in paragraphs 21 to 23 of the Department's Circular No. 76/72.