§ 14. Sir Austin Hudsonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the hardship imposed on tenants of small houses built on Crown Lan[...]s who are not subject to the protection of the Rent Restrictions Acts; and whether he will take steps to give them such protection during the period in which the acute housing shortage continues.
§ Mr. BevanYes, Sir. This point has been noted for consideration when the Rent Restrictions Acts are reviewed, and meantime I am prepared to authorise the exercise of requisitioning powers by local authorities in appropriate cases to avoid the creation of hardship.
§ Sir A. HudsonDoes not the Minister think that it might be possible to introduce legislation this Session? I do not think he will find it controversial on this small point.
§ Mr. BevanI am happy to hear that an amendment of the Rent Restrictions Acts will not be controversial.