HC Deb 20 June 1973 vol 858 cc113-4W
28. Mr. John Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to enable local authorities to requisition empty dwellings in areas of housing stress.

Mr. Rippon

No. The White Paper "Better Homes: The Next Priorities" includes the Government's proposals for ensuring that the best use is made of empty houses, particularly in areas of stress. These proposals would give additional powers to local authorities and discourage those who keep houses needlessly empty.