§ 34. Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce legislation to limit increases in council house rents to 5 per cent.
§ Mr. FreesonThe forthcoming Housing Bill will not alter the freedom local authorities have to set their own rent levels. However, in determining the level of the local contribution under the new subsidy system increases in average rents will be calculated to be broadly in line with increases in money incomes.