HC Deb 15 July 1958 vol 591 c998
40. Lord Balniel

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether the report of the inquiry into the causes of the roof damage last November at Hatfield New Town has yet been completed; and whether it will be published.

Mr. H. Brooke

Yes, Sir. The report is being published today by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, and copies will be available in the Vote Office.

Lord Balniel

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the decision to publish this Report will be widely welcomed in Hatfield by those who suffered this very frightening experience? In view of local apprehensions, can he say whether the cost of repairing these houses will fall on the local tenants?

Mr. Brooke

I can give my hon. Friend the assurance that the cost, whatever it may be, resulting from this disaster, will not have to be met by the tenants of the Corporation's houses by way of increased rents.