HC Deb 28 April 1987 vol 115 c85W
Mr. Thurnham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest figure for purchases of their homes by secure tenants since the Housing Act 1980; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tracey

Up to December 1986, 594,700 council tenants have bought their homes from English local authorities and new towns by exercising their right to buy.