HC Deb 18 November 1969 vol 791 cc236-7W
75. Mr. John Lee

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many instances have occurred in each year since 1951 of Government assuming any of powers of a local authority; how many of these instances related to responsibility for housing or house allocation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Greenwood

The answer in relation to housing or house allocation is "none". It would take disproportionate labour to find out how often it has been done in other fields, but I can say that instances are rare.