HC Deb 03 August 1976 vol 916 c729W
Sir George Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is satisfied with the implementation by local authorities of the section on rent arrears in Circular 18/74 issued by his Department.

Mr. Freeson

The problem of rent arrears is being studied by my Department's Housing Services Advisory Group and when I have its advice I shall consider whether further action is needed. In the meantime it must be for local authorities to decide how best to proceed in individual cases.