HC Deb 01 August 1961 vol 645 c133W
12. Mr. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware of the increasing hardship being caused to tenants in Islington and elsewhere as a result of the growing pressure for accommodation and the continuing shortage of houses in overcrowded boroughs; and if he will take steps to stop any further decontrol under the Rent Acts.

Mr. Brooke

I am well aware of the housing situation in London, but to suspend the decontrol provisions of the Rent Act would only reduce the amount of accommodation to let.

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