§ 29. Sir BASIL PETOasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the increase in the number of small houses built during the last two years, it is the intention of the Government to introduce legislation to amend the Rent Restrictions Acts in order to enable the owners of single houses purchased for their own occupation to obtain possession of them?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am not yet in a position to make a statement in regard to the Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts, but I hope to be able to do so before the end of the present Session.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSIn view of the enormous increase demanded by certain property owners whose houses have been decontrolled, will the right hon. Gentleman also take that into consideration before reaching a decision?
§ Mr. WELLOCKIs it not the case that even now, where alternative accommodation is available, the owner of a house may procure possession for his own son?