HC Deb 01 May 1951 vol 487 c992
38. Mr. John Hay

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning when he intends to give effect to the undertaking of his predecessor in 1949 to amend and consolidate the Rent Restriction Acts.

Mr. Dalton

Not in this Parliament, I should think.

Mr. Hay

Does that answer mean that the right hon. Gentleman is completely abdicating his responsibilities to clear up this appalling and chaotic mess of legislation?

Mr. Dalton

No, it means that I shall be very slow to raise the rent of eight million families.

Mr. Hay

That was not the Question I asked.