§ 9. Mr. G. Straussasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that excessive charges by landladies in provincial towns is one of the main obstacles in preventing London workers taking up Government work in the provinces; and whether he will take any steps to overcome this difficulty?
§ Mr. BevinMy information does not lead me to think that this difficulty is as widespread as my hon. Friend suggests. I shall be glad to examine any evidence which he cares to send me as to the conditions in particular localities.