§ Major HORE-BELISHAs asked the Minister of Health what Government property has been leased by various Government Departments to the municipality for the purpose of relieving the housing shortage in Devonport and Plymouth; whether he will state in respect of each such property exactly what rent and other outgoings have been or are being charged, or are proposed to be charged, to the tenants for whose occupation the property is intended; and, if he is of opinion that in any case the rents charged are excessive, will he take steps to have them reduced?
Mr. GREENWOODMy right hon. Friend understands that negotiations are proceeding between the War Office and the Plymouth Town Council for the lease to the corporation of Elphinstone Barracks for housing purposes. In the event of the premises being secured the rents to be charged to the tenants will be a matter for the town council and not for determination by my Department.