HC Deb 10 July 1930 vol 241 cc613-4
50. Mr. T. LEWIS

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that excessive rents are being charged for decontrolled houses and to sub-tenants of furnished and unfurnished rooms; and if he will state what action he proposes taking to remedy this state of affairs?

Mr. GREENWOOD

These matters will receive consideration in connection with any legislation amending the Rent Restriction Acts; but as I have intimated in reply to recent questions, it will not be practicable to introduce further legislation for this purpose in the near future.

Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLE

Will the Minister of Health be able to put this first on the list for next Session?

Mr. GREENWOOD

If I follow what the late Government did, I shall not put it on the list at all.