HC Deb 04 July 1988 vol 136 cc399-400W
Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will bring forward legislation to increase the present £35,000 maximum discount for council tenants purchasing their homes under the right-to-buy scheme.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend is considering the case for increasing the £35,000 limit under the Housing (Right to Buy) (Maximum Discount) Order 1986.

Mr. John Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the reasons for the delay in the purchase by Mr. R. W. Rook of 14 Horton Avenue, London NW2 2SA, of his council house from Camden council; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Roe

According to the council, problems in the preparation of the conveyancing plan.