Rents (Family Earnings)

HC Deb 10 February 1967 vol 740 cc379-80W

Mr. Hamling

asked the Minister of Social Security whether she will set up an inquiry into the poverty caused

Mr. Hattersley

Regional estimates of the numbers of male and female employees in employment are available for each June from 1956 to 1965. Information is also available for December, 1965, following the introduction of quarterly regional estimates last year, but is not yet available for June or December, 1966. I hope to write to the hon. Member giving the June, 1966, figure before the end of the month.

Following is the information:

amongst London families as a result of the high proportion of the family income absorbed by rents.

Miss Herbison

The effect of high rents on families with low earnings is well appreciated and I do not consider that an inquiry of the kind suggested by my hon. Friend is necessary at this time.