HC Deb 30 July 1957 vol 574 cc151-2W
111. Mr. Shinwell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will make a statement on the petition from tenants in the new town of Peterlee on the subject of high rents sent to him by the honourable Member for Easington.

Mr. H. Brooke

In a letter which I have sent to the right hon. Gentleman I have explained why the Development Corporation have lately found it necessary to increase rents at Peterlee. I do not consider the present level of rents unreasonable.

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