HC Deb 25 February 1969 vol 778 cc261-2W
63. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will send a circular to local housing authorities advising them to ensure that applications for housing accommodation remain valid unless the applicant himself withdraws and to issue a receipt for all applications to ensure that proof of registration exists.

Mr. MacColl

The Central Housing Advisory Committee have on several occasions emphasised the importance of keeping housing lists up to date by removing those who no longer need accommodation. If my hon. Friend has any evidence of failure to acknowledge receipt of applications not handed in personally, I would be glad to know of it.

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