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Written question asked by David Knox (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
How many council houses have been sold to sitting tenants since May 1979. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.
Answer

Sir David Knox: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many council houses have been sold to sitting tenants since May 1979. [17030] Mr. Clappison: Over 1.48 million tenants purchased their homes from English local authorities and new towns between April 1979 and September 1996.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17030; 291 c596W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Council housing Sales
Contains statistics
Yes