HC Deb 15 December 1988 vol 143 cc729-30W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the percentage of existing council-owned residential properties which should remain in such ownership; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

The Government take no view on such percentages. Our policy is to promote variety of tenure, and wherever possible to give tenants an opportunity to choose for themselves.