HC Deb 15 June 1931 vol 253 c1437
68. Mr. SANDHAM

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the fact that since the passing of the Acts which permitted property owners to increase rents of working-class houses by 40 per cent. above the pre-War figure the wages of the working classes have been reduced by over 30 per cent., he will introduce legislation with a view to easing this situation?

Miss LAWRENCE

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to a similar question put by my hon. Friend the Member for Dumbarton Burghs (Mr. Kirkwood), of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. BROCKWAY

Did not the previous answer refer to the forthcoming report, and can the hon. Lady now say when that report is likely to be available?

Miss LAWRENCE

I am afraid that I can add nothing to the previous answer.

Mr. STEPHEN

Will not the hon. Lady suggest to the Prime Minister that the Government should give facilities for the Bill that I introduced on this matter?