§ 11. Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will 147W institute a public inquiry into the rent increases imposed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive; if he will meanwhile reimpose the rents freeze for a further period; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ConcannonNo. My right hon. Friend has already announced that a major examination of the financial relationship between the Government and the Housing Executive has commenced. Proposals will be published in draft form so that interested parties can comment before draft legislation is laid before Parliament.