§ 9. Mr. Chamberlainasked the Minister of Health whether he will consider legislation to make illegal the offering or payment of premiums in connection with the leasing or letting of unfurnished housing accommodation of all categories not at present so covered.
§ Mr. BevanThe Inter-departmental Committee on the Kent Restriction Acts recommended repeal of the provision in the Act of 1920, which in exceptional cases allows premiums to be taken but, as I informed the House on 1st November, there will be no opportunity during the present Session for a Bill to give effect to the Committee's Recommendations. I am afraid there is equally no chance of early legislation to deal with the particular point mentioned by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. ChamberlainWhile appreciating the difficulties to which my right hon. Friend has referred, may I ask him to bear in mind that there is a widespread racket going on all the time in this matter?
§ Mr. BevanThat point and other points will be borne in mind in the framing of legislation, but my hon. Friend will appreciate that the House is already fully occupied.