HC Deb 27 February 1968 vol 759 cc323-4W
Mr. Rossi

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what guidance he has given to rent tribunals as to what constitutes a reasonable rent for a furnished letting.

Mr. MacColl

Rent Tribunals are impartial bodies which operate independently of Government control, and my right hon. Friend has no power to prescribe how rents for furnished letting should be assessed.

Mr. Rossi

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will take steps to make it possible for the rent of a furnished property to be determined by the rent tribunal before letting takes place and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacColl

This would require legislation: I will see that the hon. Member's suggestion is noted for consideration.

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