§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consider altering the regulations regarding private and council tenant rents to make the proposed increases take effect more slowly than is currently proposed.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellDuring stage 1 of the Government's counter-inflation measures rent increases were generally deferred. In stage 2 they continue to be restricted in accordance with the pro-336W visions of the Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1972, and the rent rebate/allowance schemes have been improved. A statement on stage 3 will be made in due course.