HC Deb 15 March 1934 vol 287 c565
13. Mr. EDWARD WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Health whether he is prepared to take steps to meet the representations of the Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council for a reduction in the weekly rental of council houses?

The Minister of HEALTH (Sir Hilton Young)

The representations of the urban district council with regard to the rents of 1919 Act houses have been fully considered, and I am satisfied that, having regard to the Statutory Rules governing these rents for the purpose of determining the amount of Exchequer subsidy, there is no ground for a reduction in the present rental income.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a number of the houses owned by this council are vacant because of the high rentals, and does he not appreciate that something ought to be done?

Sir H. YOUNG

I need not assure the hon. Member that all the circumstances of the case received consideration.

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