§ 76. Mr. Blenkinsopasked 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. SandysI 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. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether special rates of housing subsidy 35W will be available for Tyneside authorities which have severe overcrowding problems still to meet.
§ Mr. SandysThis Question refers to matters which could more appropriately be raised during the proceedings on the Housing Subsidies Bill which is now before the House.