§ Mr. Rossiasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is satisfied that the scarcity factor is not being taken into account in the determination of fair rents in London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacCollThe evidence before my right hon. Friend contains nothing to suggest that the scarcity element is not being excluded in the determination of fair rents. Most reductions in rent are related to dwellings in the shortest supply—the least expensive houses, flats and rooms.