HC Deb 01 March 1967 vol 742 cc117-8W
Mr. Judd

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities in England and Wales have notified him of their intention to raise their council house rents during 1967; and what is the percentage increase in each case.

Mr. Greenwood

Local authorities are not required to notify me of rent increases but ninety-nine local authorities in England have informed me that they intend to raise their council house rents during 1967. The precentage increases are not available.

Mr. Judd

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities in England and Wales are encouraging the sale of council houses to existing tenants; what are problems, I have decided to increase the present grant of £1,750 a year to £5,000 a year for a period of three years from 1st April,1967.

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