§ 42. Mr. MAXTON (for Mr. McGOVERN)asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will have inquiry made into the case of A. Kirkwood Brown and Sons, house factors, 180, West George Street, Glasgow, who have increased the rent of a house occupied by Mr. William Miller, 32, Carntyne Road, Glasgow, from 9s. 10d. per month to £1 15s. ld. because he was 19 days late in paying one month's forehanded rent; and will he take steps to put an end to actions of this nature?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe house being privately owned, I have no power to take action in a matter of this kind, which can only be determined, in the event of dispute, by a court of law.