§ 85. Mr. HARDIEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether hs is aware that a factor of a house occupied by a widow in Greenock has retained money rebate on rates granted on account of the widow's poverty by the local authority; and whether he can take steps to prevent this practice, as there are many similar cases?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Lieut.-Colonel Colville)The case referred to has not been brought to the notice of my right hon. Friend. He is making inquiries and will communicate with the hon. Member.