§ 42. Sir BASIL PETOasked the Minister of Health whether the Government contemplate any legislation amending the Rent Restrictions Act to enable the owners of single houses to have the use of their houses, purchased for their own occupation?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement in regard to the point raised by my hon. Friend.
§ Sir B. PETOHas this question received the sympathetic consideration of the right hon. Gentleman? Can he say whether he thinks it possible to do anything in that direction?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI think the time has hardly come to consider that question yet, as the Act does not expire until the end of the year.
§ Mr. STEPHENWhen the right hon. Gentleman is contemplating such legislation, will he contemplate a reduction in the rents which were increased under the Rent Restrictions Act?