asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the Official Report a table and explanation giving the detailed calculations and assumptions on which the statements as to the financial consequences of the sale of council houses on page iv of the explanatory and financial memorandum of the Tenants' Rights, Etc. (Scotland) Bill are based.

The statements referred to explain the basis of the calculations, subject to the qualifications that are made. When the House comes to discuss the Bill I shall be ready to give further assistance to hon. Members.