HC Deb 02 April 1958 vol 585 cc170-1W
Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he will take the necessary action to collate information as to the number of persons who have received eviction notices under the Rent Act, 1957, by making all notices of eviction compulsorily registrable with local authorities.

Mr. H. Brooke

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Stoke Newington and Hackney, North (Mr. Weitzman) on 1st April.

Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs at what stage he will take the necessary action to ascertain the approximate number of families who will be evicted in consequence of the Rent Act. 1957. from 6th October, 1958, onwards; and what method he then intends to employ in obtaining this information.

Mr. H. Brooke

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Members for Brixton (Mr. Lipton), and Erith and Crayford (Mr. Dodds) on 1st April.