§ 88. Mr. Parkinasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether he is aware of the many cases of hardship caused in crowded areas where accommodation is scarce and dear by decisions of the National Assistance Board that too much is being paid in rent; and whether he will advise the Board that the fact of being on the local housing authority's waiting list should be sufficient evidence of willingness to seek cheaper accommodation.
§ Mr. PeakeNo. I have consulted the Board, which tells me that while it is aware that high rents in some parts of London do give rise to difficult problems, it does not think that the hon. Member's suggestion would solve any of these problems in the kind of case which presents most difficulty.