HC Deb 06 December 1966 vol 737 cc259-60W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government on what date a rent tribunal was set up in Bristol; how many cases have been dealt with; how many await consideration; what was the maximum rent reduction awarded; how many cases resulted in an increase in rent; and what has been the average reduction in rents.

Mr. MacColl

I take it that my hon. Friend has in mind the Birstol Rent Assessment Panel, which started operations on 16th March, 1966. As at 26th November committees of this Panel had determined rents under regulated tenancies in 29 cases and 6 cases awaited consideration. The original rent was increased in 13 cases and reduced in 16. In the latter cases, the maximum reduction was £96 per annum, the average £33.