HC Deb 12 July 1978 vol 953 cc652-3W
64. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what review is taking place in his Department on rent policy; and to what extent the proposed Northern Ireland legislation is being taken into account.

Mr. Armstrong

I am currently reviewing rent legislation generally. I have taken note of the proposals now contained in the draft Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978. These proposals are, however, directed to the problems of privately rented housing in Northern Ireland where the existing legislation and circumstances are in many respects different from those in England.