HC Deb 07 March 1989 vol 148 cc458-9W
Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what his Department treats as a reasonable affordable rent in the London borough of Newham.

Mr. Trippier

This is a matter for the landlords and tenants concerned, and circumstances will vary. Housing associations are required to have regard to the Housing Corporation's tenants' guarantee, which says that they should set and maintain their rents at levels which are within the reach of those in low paid employment. Local authorities should have regard to the provision of section 24 of the Housing Act 1985.

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