§ Mr. GILLETTasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the hardship inflicted on the inhabitants of Central London by houses, at present used as dwelling-houses, being adapted for use as business premises, he v, ill consider the desirability of securing powers to prevent such action?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have considered this suggestion. The Rent Restrictions Acts operate to limit the number of such conversions, and I am not satisfied that there is a case for further restrictive legislation at the present time.