§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what restrictions are placed upon a tenant's right 135W to buy a local authority house if that house has been fitted with a community alarm system. [12220]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonUnder section 69 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, any public sector landlord may apply to the Secretary of State for consent to refuse to sell a dwelling to a tenant seeking to exercise the right to buy if the dwelling has features which make it suitable for occupation by persons of pensionable age. Each application is considered on its merits. The presence of a community alarm system is one of the factors which may be taken into account in deciding whether to grant consent.