DERATING. (Hansard, 10 March 1938)

HC Deb 10 March 1938 vol 332 c2102 2102

§ 44. Mr. Batey
asked the Minister of Health whether he will introduce legislation to end the derating of productive industries and, instead, derate all working-class dwelling-houses?

§ Sir K. Wood
No, Sir.

§ Mr. Batey
Does the Minister not think that the rents of working-class houses are far too high, and that there is an urgent need for the derating of working-class houses rather than the derating of industrial property?

§ Sir K. Wood
That is a matter of argument upon which people may have different opinions.

§ Mr. MacLaren
In view of the fact that 200 local authorities have petitioned the Minister to do this, will he not go into the matter again?