Sir F. HALLasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that, in consequence of the large reduction in wages, the tenants of the Casino Estate, Dulwich, who are practically all ex-service men, are handicapped by the heavy rent they are called upon to pay, and that there has been a reduction in the cases of the houses constructed under Government subsidies at Hartlepool, Brighton, and Lewisham, ranging from 25 per cent. to 33⅓ per cent.; and whether, taking into consideration the great hardship which the high rents of Government houses impose upon the tenants referred to on the Casino Estate, he will take the matter up with the local authorities concerned, with a view to a reduction in the rents being granted?
§ Sir A. MONDI am unable to agree to a reduction of rent. at the Casino Estate, as I am advised that the rents are fully justified by the level of rents prevailing in the district. It is open to the local authority to have the question in dispute referred for decision to the independent tribunal set up for the purpose.