HC Deb 19 March 1993 vol 221 c396W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has under the charter programme for a complaints procedure for tenants, for people on waiting lists and for homeless applicants.

Sir George Young

The council tenants charter sets out how a tenant or an applicant for housing can make a complaint about his or her authority. Complaints can be made by using an authority's complaints procedure or by making representations to their local councillor.

Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has under the charter programme to guarantee citizens basic rights to housing when in need.

Sir George Young

Local authorities do have a duty under part III of the Housing Act 1985 to secure accommodation for particular categories of homeless household.