HC Deb 17 December 1986 vol 107 c584W
55. Mr. Thurnham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many council tenants have exercised their right to buy to date since the enactment of the Houseing Act 1980.

Mr. Tracey

Up to June 1986, 554,800 council tenants in England had exercised their right to buy their home.