HC Deb 28 May 1924 vol 174 c411
68. Mr. SMITH-CARINGTON

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that on two occasions the Stamford Town Council have recommended a reduction in the rents of the houses built by them under the housing assisted scheme Regulations; that in Peterborough three reductions have been sanctioned; that in Stamford there is a great disparity between the rents of the council houses and other working-class houses of a similar type; if he is prepared to sanction some reduction in these rents; and, if not, will he state the reason for such refusal?

Mr. WHEATLEY

The rents of the houses at Stamford were reduced with the approval of my Department in July, 1922. I will have inquiry made into the present position and will communicate with the hon. Member later