HC Deb 28 March 1973 vol 853 c319W
58. Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he intends to take following the inquiry conducted by the Association of Public Health Inspectors which showed that in the large cities landlords were forcing tenants out to improve and sell their properties.

Mr. Channon

My right hon. and learned Friend is considering the results of this inquiry. Meanwhile he has sent a circular to local authorities asking them to make full use of their powers of prosecution in cases where they have reason to believe that tenants are being harassed or illegally evicted.