§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the criteria followed in establishing a rent tribunal office in an area of Greater London.
§ Mr. ChannonThe Secretary of Slate has power to set up rent tribunals by order as and when required. When considering the need to do so he has the benefit of the advice of the presidents of the rent assessment panels. The need to establish new offices is determined after considering many factors, including whether the convenience of the public can be helped by holding hearings elsewhere than at the tribunal office.
§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many of the present members serving on the Croydon Rent Tribunal office live in the London borough of Wandsworth.
§ Mr. ChannonNone.
§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many people living in the London borough of Wandsworth are at present serving on rent tribunal panels in the Greater London area.
§ Mr. ChannonThree.