§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what surveys have been carried out by his Department into the extent of Rent Act evasion or harassment in privately rented housing in London; and if he is aware of any such surveys being undertaken by other bodies.
§ Sir George YoungThe Department has undertaken no such surveys. There is a variety of sources of information about harassment and illegal evasion, but I am always ready to receive new evidence about them.