§ 84. Mr. A. Evansasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities have complained to him about the higher housing costs resulting from the recent increase in interest charges; and what has been the general tenor of his replies.
§ Mr. SandysUp to yesterday seven. Only one reply has so far been sent. It referred the council to my statements in the House on this subject.
87. Mr. Slaterasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government in view of the representations made to him by the Rural District Councils Association, on behalf of their members, concerning the cut in housing subsidies and the increase in rates of interest on loans from the Public Works Loan Board and the effect it will have on their housing revenue account, if he will now consider assisting these local authorities.
§ Mr. SandysI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 8th March to the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. Lewis).