Legislation sought to shield poor

NPC deputies and CPPCC members have joined members of the public in calling for legislation to ensure an adequate stock of housing for low-income families in the face of rising property prices.

An online forum entitled "Submit your questions to the premier" on China Daily's website shows housing for low-income people is a key concern for many people.

The forum, a joint effort initiated by China Daily and 11 other domestic media companies, including CCTV, Xinhua, People's Daily and www.china.org.cn, was set up to give people a way to communicate their ideas to the premier and lawmakers. Besides housing, the forum also invites people to weigh in on inflation, healthcare and immigrant workers.