§ 45. Mr. HAYDN JONESasked the Prime Minister whether he has received a communication from the Festiniog Urban District Council on the subject of leaseholds; and whether legislation dealing with the question will be introduced at an early date?
§ 54. Mr. ROWLANDSasked the Prime Minister whether the Government have decided to promote legislation to give relief to leaseholders who are being called upon to make good repairs and dilapidations under war conditions; and, if so, if this Bill will be introduced at an early date?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe communication referred to in the first part of the question by the hon. Member for Merionethshire has been received. I cannot add anything to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Dartford on 22nd October.
§ Mr. ROWLANDSIs there any chance of an early Report? A number of unscrupulous people are buying up small properties and as soon as they get hold of them are sending in exorbitant demands for dilapidations?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI recognise it is a serious question, but it is difficult to deal with. As I said on the last occasion, a Bill is in course of being drafted, but for lack of time it has not yet been considered by the Cabinet; it is hoped to consider it shortly.