§ 69. Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the dependants of men serving in the Army in France who are unable to pay arrears of rent out of the allowance granted have been ordered to leave their homes in Kirkcaldy within three weeks; and whether any means are available for the protection of tenants whose arrears are due to circumstances attributable directly or indirectly to the war?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am informed that no tenants of council houses in Kirkcaldy have in the last two months been ordered by the town council to leave their homes. I have no information about the position of tenants of privately-owned houses in the burgh. As regards the second part of the question, I would point out that it is open to members of the Armed Forces in cases of hardship to apply to the Military Service (Special Allowances) Advisory Committee for assistance in meeting their financial obligations, including rent.
§ Mr. KennedyIf I send information to the right hon. Gentleman will he look into it?
§ Mr. ColvilleI will certainly look into any information, if the right hon. Gentleman brings it to my notice.
§ Mr. CassellsAre not the tenants entitled to legal protection under the emergency legislation?
§ Mr. ColvilleI will look into that point also, but I have no information, except with regard to tenants of council houses.