§ 79. Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice he has given to local authorities on what constitutes a fair council rent for a married man with two children earning the national average wage of £28 a week.
§ 108. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to provide by legislation a maximum proportion of a tenant's income that can be charged for rent.
§ Mr. AmeryI am discussing with the local authority associations the arrangements for fixing fair rents and for giving rebates. I intend to ensure that no tenant pays more than he can reasonably afford for the dwelling he needs.