HC Deb 05 July 1979 vol 969 c696W
Mr. Wickenden

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the recent decision of Mole Valley district council not to take advantage of the opportunity to grant higher discounts on council house sales in advance of legislation, he will consider incorporating in such legislation provisions making the higher discounts available retrospectively to purchasers completing their purchases after 21 May.

Mr. Stanley

As council house sales are taking place continuously I doubt whether it would be justifiable to introduce legislation which retrospectively amended the discounts given in sales already completed.