§ Mr. GILBERTasked the Minister of Health whether he has further considered the hardship caused to leaseholders who are called upon to carry out dilapidations and repairs at the present high prices existing in the building trade; whether he is aware how unfairly this affects holders of a private residence or a shop; and whether the Government propose to deal with the matter in any way or by legislation?
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§ Sir G. HEWARTMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. The materials which are accessible to me are not such as to enable me to form an opinion as to the extent or the gravity of the hardship referred to in the question. I am not aware that it is at present proposed to deal with the matter.