§ 41. Mr. HOWARDasked the Minister of Health whether, before deciding that any amendment of the Rent Restrictions Act would be considered in the light of the report of the Departmental Committee, the Government took into consideration the proposal to decontrol all houses over £45 rateable value?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Ernest Brown)Consideration of the Committee's report has undoubtedly involved consideration of all their recommendations, including that referred to.
§ Mr. HOWARDHave the Government taken into consideration the fact that at least 50 per cent. of the houses in London over £45 rateable value are occupied by more than one family; and that, if these are decontrolled, a rise of at least 80 per cent. in the rent will seriously affect very poor people?
§ Mr. BROWNAll these facts have been taken into consideration, and are still being taken into consideration.
§ Mr. BUCHANANCan the hon. Gentleman yet say when this Bill will be ready?