§ 72. Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to monitor the social consequences of the Housing Finance Bill, with special reference to the numbers eligible for rent rebates who do not receive them; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AmeryI shall keep a close watch on the progress of concentrating subsidies on those who require help. The Bill's provisions for publicity will be reinforced by a nationwide campaign to inform tenants of their rights to rent rebates and allowances.
§ 74. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps the Government is now taking to limit the effects of the Housing Finance Bill on its proposed implementation in October.
§ Mr. AmeryUnder the Bill each housing authority is required to introduce a rebate scheme for their tenants in accordance with the Bill by 1st October next. On that date a minority of authorities are required to increase the average rents of their dwellings by £1 a week, or a lesser amount if they increased rents in the second half of 1971–72 or received a direction under Clause 62(4).