§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether he is aware that the dispossessed tenants of North End House, Fulham, arc being forced by their landlords, Plus Flats, Limited, as a condition of getting new accommodation to pay, by way of dilapidations on their former flats, immediate sums of money up to £50 which they would not have had to pay now but for the requisitioning; and whether he will arrange in cases of need to make prompt cash advances against the compensation to be paid by the Ministry?
§ Mr. HicksI understand that the landlords of the dispossessed tenants in North End House, Fulham, have offered alternative accommodation in North End House to the tenants on terms which involve their paying sums in respect of dilapidations accrued to date. With regard to the tenants' unexpired liability for dilapidations, the landlords are prepared to redecorate alternative accommodation to the extent of this liability. As regards the second part of the Question, advances on account of compensation will be made immediately the claims have been received and examined.