asked the Minister for Local Government if he will consider raising the maximum PL valuation of £5 on land for the purpose of qualification for local authority houses under the small farmers housing scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Local Authority House Qualification.
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I do not propose at present to promote legislation on the lines suggested. Small farmers with a land valuation in excess of £5 who are in need of rehousing can be rehoused by local authorities at income related rents in the same way as any other category of persons in need. As a result of the new housing subsidy arrangements, introduced in March, 1973, the full loss on any such houses currently being provided is met by the Exchequer.