HC Deb 24 October 1979 vol 972 cc179-80W
19. Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to introduce legislation to enable council house tenants to buy their houses; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Rifkind

The legislation will be introduced as early as possible in this Session of Parliament. The legislation will give public sector tenants the right to buy their houses at prices which will be discounted to take account of the time during which they have been tenants in the public sector.