§ Mr. ColemanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will list the average rent increases for individual local authorities agreed for 2002–03 by(a) one bed, (b) two bed, (c) three bed and (d) four bed properties. [43237]
§ Ms KeebleIt is for each local authority to determine the rents on their properties. Neither the average nor the pattern of rents across different types of dwelling has to be agreed with the Department. No detailed information is yet available on the actual rents set by local authorities for 2002–03.