HC Deb 18 April 1975 vol 890 cc179-80W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State of Northern Ireland why he considered it necessary to revoke the Payments for Debt (Costs of Collection) Order (Northern Ireland) 1974.

Mr. Concannon

In view of the large number of tenants agreeing to resume payment, and having regard to the increase in allocations made from social security benefits and other measures for recovery, it was decided not to levy the collection charge after 2nd September 1974.

Mr. Wm Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when and by whom the Payments for Debt (Costs of Collection) Order (Northern Ireland) 1974 was introduced.

Mr. Concannon

The Payments for Debt (Costs of Collection) Order (Northern Ireland) 1974 was made by the then head of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning, and the then head of the Department of Finance on 3rd April 1974.

Mr. Wm Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether all those who signed agreements with the Housing Executive under the Payments for Debt (Costs of Collection) Order (Northern Ireland) 1974 are fulfilling their obligations under their agreements.

Mr. Concannon

This matter is the direct responsibility of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.