§ 14. Mr. Fernyhoughasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will increase the rent allowances of policemen not living in police houses when their rent is increased consequent upon the Rent Bill becoming law.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerAny increase in the rent paid by a policeman entitled to a rent allowance is automatically reflected in the allowance, subject to the operation of the maximum limit approved for his force.
§ Mr. FernyhoughSince the maximum at present obtaining will not be sufficient to meet many of the rents which people will have to pay as a result of the Rent Act, will the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that he himself will approve any increase which may be negotiated by the appropriate bodies?
§ Mr. ButlerSo long as it is realised that the matter is primarily one for the Police Council for Great Britain, I shall be in a stronger position.