§ 57. Mr. Manderasked the Minister of Health what action he proposes to take with reference to the petition he has received from a number of tenants of the Willenhall Urban District Council with reference to the recent increase in their rents and other matters; and whether he is prepared to receive a deputation of the tenants?
§ Mr. ElliotI am aware that the Willenhall Urban District Council are operating a scheme for granting rebates of rent in appropriate cases to the tenants of council houses. The matter is by Statute one entirely within the discretion of the urban district council, and I have no jurisdiction in connection with it. I do not feel, therefore, that I could properly intervene by receiving the deputation desired.
§ Mr. ManderWill the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to consider the possibility of sending down one of his inspectors with a view to exercising a friendly influence to bring the dispute to a happy termination?
§ Mr. ElliotIf both parties were to approach me, I would consider it.