HC Deb 07 July 1969 vol 786 cc196-7W
112. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government on what basis he estimates that no more than about 400,000 families will lose their present rent control under the Housing Bill, 1969.

Mr. MacColl

The sample survey of the condition of houses in England and Wales indicated that a third of controlled tenancies were in potential clearance areas and at least another third were in housing which would require such expenditure on repairs and the provision of amenities that it was doubtful whether these would be undertaken. The residue of the 1½ million controlled tenancies at the end of 1967 is about 400,000, but I have repeatedly said that this is a tentative figure and a great deal depends upon the final shape of the Housing Bill and the way in which it is administered; if more than this number are repaired and provided with all standard amenities, it will be a great benefit to the tenants, and fair rents will be registered for them.

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