HC Deb 01 August 1946 vol 426 c1203
48. Major Guy Lloyd

asked the Minister of Health under what powers a local authority can eject a tenant from a local authority house without giving any reason.

Mr. Bevan

A local authority's powers in this matter depend upon the terms of the tenancy. I have no reason to think that a local authority would end a tenancy without good reason, and if the hon. and gallant Member has such a case in mind perhaps he will send particulars to me or to the Secretary of State for Scotland, as may be appropriate.

Mr. Gammans

If a local authority have the power to eject a tenant from a council house without going to the county court, have they, therefore, powers which a private landlord does not possess?

Mr. Bevan

I have just answered that.