§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what study he has made of the rent freeze introduced by the Cannock Chase District Council evidence of which had been supplied to him; if he will give guidance to other local authorities on the need to freeze rents; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ArmstrongI understand that Cannock Chase District Council has not as yet made a final decision on rents for 1978–79. My right hon. Friend's general guidance to local authorities on rent increases for 1978–79 was issued on 16th January in Circular 8/78.