44. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister whether the anti-luxury building policy will be so enforced as to save exist- 1408 ing contracts and commitments; and whether this policy will be exactly defined in order to prevent the disastrous consequences likely to result to legitimate private enterprise if it is not interpreted with strict limitations and with due regard to the admitted failure of previous official interference with the law of supply and demand and the requirements of the community?
§ Lieut.-Colonel GILMOURThe Housing (Additional Powers) Act, 1919, makes special provision with regard to cases where non-fulfilment of a contract is due to compliance with a prohibition order made by a local authority.