HC Deb 14 December 1966 vol 738 c120W
Mr. Roebuck

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many applications the rent officer in the London Borough of Harrow has received for rent determination; and how many of those applying have had their rents increased or decreased.

Mr. Mellish

219 applications for registration of rent had been received up to 10th December, of which 117 had been determined. The original rent was reduced in 19 cases, confirmed in 48 and increased in 104.

Mr. Roebuck

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the greatest decrease in rent so far registered in respect of an application for determination by the rent officer in the London Borough of Harrow.

Mr. Mellish

The greatest cash decrease was from £5 5s. 0d. to £3 0s. 0d. per week. This reduction by 43 per cent. was also the greatest percentage decrease.

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