§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will now make a statement on his proposals to install baths, hot water systems and inside water closets in the three million homes requiring them; and if he will take steps to ensure that rents are 211W not increased or decontrolled consequent on the payment of improvements grants to landlords, to prevent discouraging applications by tenants.
§ Mr. MellishThese are matters to be taken into account in the Government's review of legislation affecting older houses. Good progress is being made and on 26th June my right hon. Friend announced the broad results of the national sample survey of the condition of houses in England and Wales. Full results will be published later in the year and my right hon. Friend will take account of them in framing legislative proposals.