§ 15. Mr. JAMES HUDSONasked the Minister of Health on what date he gave 1429 his approval to the Chester City Council's proposal to increase the rents of tenants of houses who take in lodgers; and when the proposed increase took effect?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Chamberlain)The Chester City Council were informed on 5th July last that I raised no objection to their proposal. It is understood that their proposals will have effect from an early date in August.
§ Mr. AUSTIN HOPKINSONWill my right bon. Friend press this policy upon other local authorities?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, I do not think I am called upon to do that.