HC Deb 19 April 1920 vol 128 cc46-7W
Sir W. DAVISON

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that a number of persons resident in flats are precluded from receiving the protection to which they are properly entitled under the provisions of the Rent Restriction Acts by reason of the fact that the rent payable for a flat as a rule includes payment for rates and other services which are not separately assessed; and whether, in framing the further Rent Restriction Bill which he has promised to introduce at an early date, he will see that this difficulty is removed?

Mr. PARKER

The Committee which has just reported recommend in paragraph 18 of their Report that this point should be met, and their recommendation will be considered in connection with the Bill which will be introduced for amending the Acts.

Mr. DAVISON

asked the Minister of Health whether, in the event of the promised Bill to amend the war emergency legislation with regard to tenancy and rents of dwelling-houses not including a provision giving protection to the tenants of business premises, he will have the Bill so framed as to admit of an amendment with this object if the Committee so desire?

Mr. PARKER

My right hon. Friend is not in a position at present to make any statement as to the form of the Bill to which the hon. Member refers.

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