§ Mr. HARDIEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that many shop rents in Glasgow have been greatly increased, causing hardship to the traders and increasing the cost of living to the consumers; and whether he will introduce legislation to restrict the increase of rent of shop premises?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have received information regarding cases of the nature referred to in the question. I cannot undertake to introduce legislation to restrict the increase of rent of shop premises.