HC Deb 17 June 1952 vol 502 cc979-80
41. Mr. Sparks

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the growing practice of aggregating rent over a period of years in advance and demanding payment of such sums as a condition of letting vacant accommodation to prospective tenants; and if he will take steps to put an end to such undesirable practices.

Mr. H. Macmillan

My attention has been drawn to some cases of this kind. I am considering whether anything ought to be done or can be done about it.

Mr. Stokes

Is not the object of the exercise envisaged in the Question to evade the intention of the Town and Country Planning Act?

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