Rents

HC Deb 04 July 1979 vol 969 cc635-6W

Mr. Renton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes to review the rent tribunal system and the charging of fair rents.

Mr. Stanley

Our first priority on the private rented sector is the introduction of shorthold which will not apply to existing tenants. We are examining other possible changes to the Rent Acts.

to reduce spending by the amount he desires.

Mr. King

We expect local authorities to co-operate fully in meeting the Government's objective of reducing the overall level of public expenditure.