HC Deb 05 April 1938 vol 334 c165
3. Mr. J. J. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any steps have been taken to prevent overcrowding and profiteering rents in Glasgow during the period of the Empire Exhibition?

Mr. Elliot

I have no power to take any action such as the hon. Member has in mind. I hope, however, that the good sense of all concerned will preclude the possibility of the condtiions which he apprehends.

Mr. Davidson

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that already a considerable amount of profiteering is taking place in the vicinity of the Exhibition with regard to house letting; and can he not issue a departmental warning against overcrowding?

Mr. Elliot

I hope that the hon. Member, like myself, will use his influence to prevent anything of the kind from taking place.