§ 60. Mr. Leachasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the decision in the case of Lord versus Welch heard at the Bradford county court on 14th June, 1939, relating to back-to-back houses and decontrol; whether he is aware that a considerable number of other houses may be affected by the decision; and what action he proposes to take to safeguard the interests of the tenants concerned?
§ Mr. ElliotI have seen a Press report of the county court decision referred to. This related only to the particular property before it, and does not affect any other premises. I do not consider that any action on my part is called for.
§ Mr. LeachIs there not a need for protection of a tenant who is in occupation of part of a back-to-back house when that house is transformed into a through house by the landlord?
§ Mr. ElliotIn this case the tenant agreed to these alterations.