HC Deb 10 February 1976 vol 905 cc117-9W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when a Housing Commission was appointed for each local authority in Wales concerned under Section 95(7) of the Housing Finance Act 1972.

Mr. Alec Jones

Two Housing Commissioners were appointed by the then Secretary of State on 7th December 1972.

area health authorities in Wales and relate these to the populations served by each area health authority, and show also the total financial allocation in the two categories related to the total population of Wales.

Mr. Barry Jones

The information is as follows:

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many default orders were made on local authorities in Wales under Section 95(1) of the Housing Finance Act 1972; and when they were made.

Mr. Alec Jones

Two. Both on 13th November 1972.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many authorities notified his Department of their intention not to implement the Housing Finance Act 1972; and if he will publish the dates of such notification.

Mr. Alec Jones

I understand that five local authorities passed final resolutions refusing to implement the Act on the dates shown:

  • Cwmbran UDC, August 1972.
  • Vaynor and Penderyn RDC, September 1972.
  • Ystradgynlais RDC, September 1972.
  • Bedwas and Machen UDC, September 1972.
  • Merthyr Tydfil CBC, November 1972.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many local authorities in Wales are now being investigated, or are due to be investigated, by the district auditor on account of alleged deficits in their housing revenue account under the Housing Finance Act 1972; and if he will list them.

Mr. Alec Jones

I understand that five local authorities are being investigated by the district auditor because of alleged deficits in their housing revenue account due to the action of certain of their predecessor authorities under the Housing Finance Act 1972. They are:

  • Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council.
  • Rhymney Valley District Council.
  • Torfaen District Council.
  • Brecknock Borough Council.
  • Cynon Valley Borough Council.

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