§ 60. Mr. Will Griffithsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware that Manchester Corporation have demanded from some of the tenants of municipal houses, rent increases in excess of the 10s. per week maximum authorised by his Department; and what action he plans to take to protect these tenants.
§ Mr. GreenwoodI presume that my hon. Friend is referring to the rent increase for certain maisonettes in the Hulme Redevelopment Area. Part of this increase was demanded in error and has since been credited to the tenants. I am satisfied that the net rents are now in accordance with the proposals I approved.