§ Mr. McGOVERNasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if his attention has been drawn to the case of a Glasgow house-owner which was brought before the burgh valuation court, on Monday, 10th April, for having taken key money from several tenants, an offence of which he had previously been guilty; the amounts paid; and whether he intends taking action to protect tenants and put an end to this kind of conduct?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI have seen a Press report of proceedings which are apparently those referred to in the question. According to that report, the amounts paid were £6, £12 and £15. I have no information whether the Rent Restrictions Acts apply to the houses in question; but if there has been a contravention of Section 8 of the Act of 1920, the amount is recoverable and the contravention may be reported to the Procurator-Fiscal. There are no grounds for any action on my part.