HC Deb 08 December 1932 vol 272 cc1775-6
28. Mr. D. GRENFELL

asked the Minister of Health whether a house will automatically become decontrolled under the terms of the new Bill in the event of a local authority increasing its rateable assessment above the level at which the house would be controlled?

Sir H. YOUNG

No, Sir.

Mr. GRENFELL

In view of the importance of the question to property owners and tenants, will the right hon. Gentleman not make a public declaration on the point and convey an intimation to local authorities?

Sir H. YOUNG

I have no doubt that the answer I have given will secure the purpose that the hon. Gentleman desires.

29. Mr. PARKINSON

asked the Minister of Health whether under the provisions of the new Bill the council of a county borough or county district will be empowered to fix fair rent in houses which have been decontrolled?

Sir H. YOUNG

No, Sir.