Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) how many local authorities increased the rents of their council dwellings between 20th July, 1966, and the present date;
(2) how many local authorities have announced their intention of increasing the rents of their council dwellings between the present date and 31st December, 1966;
270W(3) how many local authorities have announced their intention of increasing the rents of their council dwellings between 1st January, 1967 and 31st March, 1967.
§ Mr. MacCollThe authorities who have informed my right hon. Friend of increases during these periods number 17, 3 and 37, respectively.