HC Deb 06 December 1955 vol 547 cc34-5W
76. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether his estimate of 7d. per week for the annual average increase of rent due to withdrawal of subsidies and higher interest charges made any allowance for the temporary nature of the present subsidy.

Mr. Sandys

I would refer the hon. Member to my speech on 17th November on the Second Reading of the Housing Subsidies Bill, in which I explained the basis of my calculation.

77. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether special rates of housing subsidy will be available for Tyneside authorities which have severe overcrowding problems still to meet.

Mr. Sandys

This Question refers to matters which could more appropriately be raised during the proceedings on the Housing Subsidies Bill which is now before the House.