asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he will introduce legislation to give powers to rent tribunals to fix the rent of unfurnished lettings.

No, Sir.

Is not the Minister aware that London is graced by more rent exploitation than ever before? If the Government seriously want a pay pause, must we not have a rent pause as well? Is the Minister simply sitting back and doing nothing at all about it?

I shall certainly not sit back, but the Question seeks a reversion to rent control and that I am not willing to accept.

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of that reply, I propose to raise the matter on the Adjournment.