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The Social Security Pensions Act of 1975 introduced equal treatment in pension schemes and eliminated the contributions test which limited state pensions for women.

The Housing Finance Act ( 1974 ) increased aid to local authorities for slum clearance, introduced a system of “ fair rents ” in public and private sector unfurnished accommodation, and introduced rent rebates for council tenants.

The Housing Act ( 1974 ) improved a renovation grants scheme, provided increased levels of aid to housing associations, and extended the role of the Housing Corporation.

The Rent Act of 1974 extended security of tenure to tenants of furnished properties and allowed access to rent tribunals.

The Community Land Act ( 1975 ) allowed for the taking into public control of development land, while the Child Benefits Act introduced an extra payment for lone parents.