HC Deb 08 November 1978 vol 957 cc217-8W
25. Mr. Tim Renton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the Bill on housing envisaged in the Gracious Speech will include new rights for private landlords in order to encourage the provision of private rented accommodation.

Mr. Shore

No. The Rent Acts are not within the scope of this Session's housing legislation.

32. Mr. John Hunt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to increase the supply of privately rented accommodation in the Greater London area.

33. Mr. Hodgson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to make more private accommodation available to rent.

Mr. Freeson

I would refer the hon. Members to the answer given earlier today to the hon. Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Mr. Costain).