39. Mrs. Jegerasked the Postmaster-General why, as landlord of 34, Calthorpe Street, W.C.1, his Department has increased the rent of four rooms there from £1 6s. 10d. to £2 10s. 4d. per week, especially having regard to the condition of the property and the lack of basic amenities.
§ Mr. MarplesI am having urgent inquiries made and will write to the hon Member as soon as possible.
Mrs. JegerDoes not the Minister think it an absolute disgrace that the rent of these rooms has been practically doubled when the sanitary inspector has found thirteen items, including a defective roof, which in the case of a private landlord would make the rooms eligible for a certificate of disrepair? Is not this a disgraceful example for the Government to set?
§ Mr. MarplesI said that I would look into this. After I have done so I hope that the hon. Lady will be satisfied with my investigation.