HC Deb 20 March 1919 vol 113 cc2267-8W
Mr. W. R. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the owners of houses along the East Coast which have been commandeered by the military have been paid the rent due under the agreement for the use of the same; whether such agreements are monthly for the purpose of payment; and, if such have not been paid, can he state when payments will be made?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have no reason to Suppose that any rents due under the terms of an agreement are not being paid promptly and regularly (normally each month), but if my hon. Friend will give me particulars of any case in which this is not being done I will have inquiries made.