§ 62. Mr. Geoffrey Lloydasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what special assistance is available to local authorities in areas where an influx of immigrants has led to an overcrowding problem; and how many authorities have applied for this special assistance.
§ Mr. CrossmanOnly the ordinary housing subsidies are available. Local authorities do, however, have powers enabling them to regulate the number of people in multi-occupied property, and to see that such property is kept in good repair and well-managed.