§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many district councils have submitted formal plans to the Scottish development department for council house sales since May of this year; and what has been the Scottish development department's decision in each case.
§ Mr. RifkindSince May of this year district councils have had a general consent to sell council houses to sitting tenants. There is no requirement for them to submit plans. I understand that at least 30 housing authorities have adopted a policy in favour of selling council houses.