34. Colonal NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that in large blocks of house property which have recently changed hands the new owners are, wherever the terms of the tenancy allow, giving the sitting tenant notice to quit or to purchase the property at a much advanced price; and whether, in view of the fact that further legislation on the subject has been forecasted and in view of the continued shortage of houses, the Government will legislate to protect the sitting tenant for a further defined period in the event of his agreeing to a stated percentage increase in his rent?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe whole question of the operation of the Rent Restriction Acts and of their extension, continuance or amendment is now being considered by the Committee which has been appointed, but I cannot anticipate their Report.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHWill the right hon. Gentleman say who is on this Committee?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, I cannot.