§ 66. Sir G. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he had with local authorities in Northamptonshire before he appointed the lay members of the rent scrutiny board for Northamptonshire.
§ Mr. ChannonNone. Whilst two members of each rent scrutiny board must be chosen from panel members nominated by the Secretary of State under the provisions of Section 51 (1) of the Housing Finance Act 1972, it is for the president of the area rent assessment panel to appoint members of rent scrutiny boards 353W from the panel. In addition to the qualities of judgment and common sense which are sought for all panel members, nominated lay members will usually have a good knowledge of their locality and an interest in local affairs.