HC Deb 18 May 1933 vol 278 cc507-8
25. Mr. RANKIN

asked the Minister of Health whether he has now come to any decision with regard to the application of 5,800 tenants of Addison houses in the Liverpool area for a reduction in their rents; and what is his general policy with regard to this matter?

Sir H. YOUNG

The application of the Liverpool Corporation for a reduction of the rents of the houses referred to has recently been the subject of investigation and on the facts disclosed I am advised that no reduction is justified. As regards the second part of the question I would refer my hon. Friend to the report of my Department for the year 1931–32 (pages 100 to 103).

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

May I ask whether, when considering this case, the changed conditions of the people as between 1921, when the terms of reference to the tribunal were set up, and 1933, were taken into consideration?

Sir H. YOUNG

Yes, that is precisely the kind of thing which was taken into consideration, and I would remind the hon. Member that it is open to tenants to apply to a rents tribunal.

Mr. LOGAN

Thousands of houses in Liverpool have had this rent reduction, and will the right hon. Gentleman explain why Addison houses have been refused the reduction?

Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

May I ask whether, in coming to a decision in this case, further information which is forwarded to his Department will be taken into account.

Sir H. YOUNG

All information which has reached the Department has been taken into account, and again I would remind the hon. Member that it is open to a tenant to apply to the rents tribunal.

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