HC Deb 23 March 1979 vol 964 cc793-4W
Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many owners and agents have sought increases in rents under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the approximate time between lodging an appeal against an increase in rent, and the hearing of such an appeal under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many appeals by tenants against rent increases under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 have been heard..

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many tenants have had their rents reduced on appeal to the rent assessors under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he is satisfied with the number of rent assessors employed by his Department under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the qualifications necessary for the post of rent assessor under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he will provide legal facilities to enable aggrieved tenants to appeal against a rent increase under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has nominated any representatives of the trade union movement in Northern Ireland to serve as rent assessors under the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.