§ Mr. SEXTONasked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, if tenants of working-class dwellings in St. Helens are being threatened with eviction for arrears incurred during the miners' lock-out, notwithstanding the fact that they are paying the current rent out of their unemployment benefit; and if, in view of the shortage of houses and the poverty of these people, any steps can be taken by him to prevent this?
§ Major BOYD-CARPENTERMy right hon. Friend has no authority to intervene in this matter, but under the Rent1792W Restrictions Act, a large discretion is given to the Courts when an application for an eviction order is made to them.