§ 34. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that on many publicly-owned blocks of flats and housing estates which have been built at separate times, varying rents are charged by the municipal authorities for similar accommodation; and whether he will consider introducing legislation that will enable housing authorities in future to amalgamate or pool all such properties, which will permit them to charge equal rents for equal accommodation?
§ Sir K. WOODThe Housing Act, 1936, which received the Royal Assent in August of this year, gives housing authorities the powers which the hon. Member desires.
§ Mr. DAYWould the right hon. Gentleman consider recommending to the tenants in the older flats who are paying very much higher rents that they should transfer to other flats at lower rents?
§ Sir K. WOODThat is an entirely different question.