§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales have now notified him that they are opposed to the Government's Housing Finance Bill, and that they do not propose to accept his advice about increasing rents by 50 pence per week prior to the Bill becoming law; what action he proposes in the matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThree local authorities have notified me of their general opposition to the Bill and a further 24 have notified me objections to particular aspects of it.
I have not advised local authorities to increase rents by 50p per week prior to the Bill becoming law and I do not intend to do so.