§ Sir John Farrasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to make an announcement about new discount levels on the sale of council houses to sitting tenants.
§ Mr. John PattenThe Housing and Planning Bill provides for higher discount on flats sold under the right to buy. There is no current proposal for a higher discount scale for houses. An increase in the £25,000 limit on discount is being considered, but no decision has been made.