HC Deb 11 July 1972 vol 840 cc307-8W
Mr. Gurden

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what decisions he has taken on proposals submitted to him by local authorities in connection with Clause 63(4) of the Housing Finance Bill regarding rent increases in October, 1972; and if he will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT the replies which he has given to such proposals.

Mr. Amery

The Department wrote on 5th July to the following three authorities giving them an informal indication about the likelihood of a direction under Clause 62(4) being given on the coming into force of the Bill.

Birmingham CBC.

Newcastle upon Tyne CBC.

Hammersmith LB.

The texts of the Department's informal letters are as follows: