§ 70. Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from Leeds city council on the unified housing scheme and its effect on council house rents.
§ Mr. RossiMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and I have received letters from the Leeds city council suggesting that the housing benefit scheme will lead to increases in council house rents. However, such increases are a matter for decision by individual authorities. The housing benefit scheme will not of itself affect the level of council house rents.