HC Deb 20 December 1966 vol 738 cc258-9W
72. Mr. Arthur Pearson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he has now reviewed his policy covering England and Wales on the granting of dispensations to allow councillors who are tenants of council houses to vote on council house rents; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Greenwood

The whole question of councilors speaking and voting on matters in which they have an interest is under review with the local authority associations. However, as an interim measure, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and I intend to give general permission to councilor-tenants to speak and vote on housing matters. This permission will be issued shortly.

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