HC Deb 03 May 1932 vol 265 c951
24. Mr. MAXTON for

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of persons summoned to the rent court in Glasgow since 1st January, 1932, to 24th April, 1932; in how many cases a decree for eviction was granted; and the numbers for the similar period of 1931?

Mr. SKELTON

Between 1st January and 24th April, 1932, 9,610 persons were summoned to the rent court in Glasgow and 1,812 decrees of eviction were granted. The corresponding figures for the period from 1st January to 24th April, 1931, were 8,497 and 1,388.