HC Deb 09 February 1983 vol 36 c376W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many council houses were sold in England in 1982; and what proportion they constitute of the total local authority housing stock.

Mr. Stanley

In the first three quarters of 1982 local authorities in England sold 138,800 dwellings, equal to 2.9 per cent. of the council stock at 1 April 1982. Figures for the full year are not yet available.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money has accrued to local authorities as a result of council house sales in England.

Mr. Stanley

In the period April 1979 to September 1982 the capital value of sales of council houses by English local authorities was £3,280 million, from which £1,284 million was received in initial payments.