Private Sector Rents (Outer London)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 12 November 2012.

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Photo of Don Foster Don Foster The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government 2:30, 12 November 2012

There is no evidence that across the board there are rising—or rocketing—rents as the hon. Lady described. Only on Friday we announced measures that will make it easier for local authorities to make use of the privately rented sector. We have also introduced measures to ensure that accommodation is appropriate, taking account of not only the accommodation itself but local facilities, including schools. That will help councils keep people in the local area.