§ 48. Mr. A. Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will ask local authorities in the London area to submit to him reports on how the 1957 Rent Act is operating with regard to assisting in rehousing; and whether he will ask London borough councils to supply him with a list of all evictions from houses under their control which have taken place since the passing of the 1957 Act.
§ Mr. Corfield.No. To do this would not help local authorities to deal with their housing problems: it would simply add to their burden of work which is already heavy. The hon. Member will, however, remember that the Government are arranging for a survey of housing to be carried out in London.