§ Mr. Winnickasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will amend the Rent Act, 1965, so as to provide for all rented accommodation to be registered without an application having to be made by the private tenant or owner.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe Committee recently set up under the chairmanship of Mr. Hugh Francis, Q.C., is inquiring into the working of rent regulation and my right hon. Friend would prefer to await their report before taking a decision on this question.