§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will request a report from Manchester City Council as to the reasons why Mr. Viraj Mendis who has illegally overstayed in the United Kingdom since 1975 was provided with council properties by that council; what the total subsidies were on these properties; and whether Mr. Mendis's rates and rent were in arrears.
§ Mr. Trippier[holding answer 24 January 1989]: Yes. I have requested a report from the city council and will write to my hon. Friend in the light of its reply.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has of any rent and rate rebates and housing benefit payments made to Mr. Viraj Mendis since 1973.
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§ Mr. Trippier[holding answer 24 January 1989]: I have no information, but I have taken the matter up with the city council and will write to my hon. Friend in the light of that reply.