§ 47 and 48. Mr. Hamlingasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) what representations have been made to his Department by London boroughs on the operation of the Rent Act, 1965; and what reply he has sent;
(2) what representations have been made to his Department by London boroughs of harassment of tenants by landlords in the Greater London area; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. MacCollThere is frequent contact between the Department and London boroughs in problems which arise, and my right hon. Friend will shortly be asking them for their comments on the operation of Part III of the Act. Evasion through long leases will be dealt with in the forthcoming Bill on leasehold reform.