§ 37. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the many hardships and difficulties which have arisen in the administration and working of the Rent Restriction Act; whether he will appoint a Committee to inquire into the working of the Act; and whether there is any intention of renewing the Acts?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Sir Alfred Mond)I have been asked to reply to this question. My attention has been called to certain difficulties which have arisen under the Rent Restriction Act, and the matter is receiving consideration, but I cannot at present make any statement on the subject. The Act expires in June, 1923, and the question of its continuance or otherwise has not yet arisen.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERHas the right hon. Gentleman made any inquiries of County Court judges, who are chiefly concerned in the administration of these Acts as to the difficulties which they experience?
§ Sir A. MONDYes, Sir, I have made a number of inquiries.