HC Deb 15 March 1945 vol 409 cc373-4
27. Mr. E. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the trustees of the Margam Estate, Glamorgan, through their agents, Mr. G. S. Roedemen and Messrs. John G. Wood and Company, are offering freehold reversions on building leases at 35 years' purchase price: and what steps he proposes to stop exploitation of poor persons who must purchase at this high price because they have no alternative accommodation.

Mr. Willink

I have no jurisdiction in this matter, which had not previously been brought to my notice. The general question of the practicability of controlling operations of this kind would appear to come within the purview of the committee on the selling price of houses.

Mr. Williams

May I ask whether the Minister will be prepared to submit the evidence to that Committee?

Mr. Willink

If my hon. Friend will give the evidence to the Committee, I am sure they will be glad to consider it.

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