HC Deb 24 January 1929 vol 224 c305
44. Mr. BROMLEY

asked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the case of a certain tenant in Med way Street, "Westminster, on the estate of the Doxford Estates Company, whose house being rendered unsafe by neighbouring building operations was practically uninhabitable; whether he is aware that this tenant has now been compensated for removal, all her expenses reimbursed, and a written guarantee given that she will be treated in all respects as if she were in a rent-restricted house: and whether he will introduce legislation to secure to tenants so situated as a matter of right the advantages given by the landlord in this particular case after friendly negotiations and as an act of grace?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I have no information with regard to this case. I cannot undertake to introduce general legislation on the lines suggested.

Mr. BROMLEY

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether he is in sympathy with the text of the question?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The question seems to be a testimonial to a very generous landlord.

Mr. BROMLEY

That is not much of an answer.