HC Deb 12 June 1985 vol 80 c455W
18. Mr. Colvin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the total capital receipts to date from the sale of council houses and other domestic accommodation.

Mr. Gow

During the period April 1979 to December 1984, English Local Authorities and new towns received an estimated £47 billion through initial payments and mortgage repayments relating to council house sales.