HC Deb 05 May 1938 vol 335 cc1021-2
47. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider the introduction of legislation to amend the present Housing Act and Rent Restrictions Act in order that owners of small house-property shall of necessity see that such property is in good sanitary condition and fit for habitation or, alternatively, to provide a certificate that the property is in such condition before the 40 per cent. post-War increase of rent shall be payable by the tenants of same?

Sir K. Wood

This matter was fully discussed on the Rent Restrictions Bill which has just left this House. The matter is one for consideration when further general housing legislation is in contemplation.

Mr. Day

Does the right hon. Gentleman consider that the suggestion in the question is the only practical method by which a tenant may obtain satisfaction from a bad landlord?

Sir K. Wood

I welcome the suggestion of the hon. Gentleman, but I would not say that it is exclusive.

Mr. Day

Will the right hon. Gentleman say by what other methods a tenant can obtain satisfaction?

Sir K. Wood

I might on another occasion.