§ 41 and 42. Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) whether his approval has been given to rent increases by the Carlisle City Council, particularly those for the old age pensioners whose rents have been increased by 10s. to 12s. a week; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether his attention has been drawn to the increase of council rents in Carlisle; and whether these exceed the limits recommended by the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
§ Mr. MacCollCarlisle's City Council's rent increases came into effect on 31st March, 1968 and so are outside the scope of Part III of the Prices and Incomes Act. My right hon. Friend asked the Council to review them, but I regret that they have decided to take no action. Old-age pensioners who receive supplementary benefit will normally have their rent allowance increased.