§ 33. Mr. BELLAMYasked the Minister of Health, with regard to the fact that he has refused permission to the Maid-stone Borough Council to remit to the 554 tenants of its houses a surplus arising from the fixing of rents at a higher figure than the cost of the houses was subsequently found to require, if he will say under what authority he has acted; and whether he will reconsider the matter?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINMy action in the matter referred to was taken under Sub-section 4 of Section 3 of the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1924. The subject which has recently been discussed with representatives of the council is still under consideration.