HC Deb 05 December 1986 vol 106 cc830-1W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many council house tenants in Scotland bought their homes under the right-to-buy provisions of the Tenants Rights, &c. (Scotland) Act 1980 and subsequent legislation in the financial year 1980–81 and each subsequent year for which figures are available; and what are his estimates for such sales in future years.

Mr. Ancram

The information requested is provided in the table. Estimates for future years are not available.

Sales to sitting tenants1
Year Local authority New town Scottish Special Housing Association Total
1980–81 3,199 1,365 1,681 6,245
1981–82 7,795 1,743 1,988 11,526
1982–83 11,787 1,519 1,891 15,197
1983–84 13,008 2,081 2,910 17,999
1984–85 11,674 1,828 3,214 16,716
1985–86 10,361 1,381 2,218 13,960
1986–872 10,200 1,900 2,100 14,200

1Including voluntary sales.

2Provisional estimates.