§ Mr. Bill MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to monitor the progress of the tenants charter.
§ Mr. Baldry[holding answer 2 November 1992]: The tenants charter set out the individual legal rights of secure tenants. The council tenants charter, published earlier this year, is a framework for action by tenants and landlords and gives more information about the standards council tenants can expect. Local authorities are required to send annual reports about their housing management performance to their tenants. My Department receives a copy of each authority's report.