§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the agitation in many parts of the country for a reduction in rent, he will consider the introduction of legislation designed to protect tenants from extortionate rent charges?
§ Mr. ElliotIn the Government's view the best protection against the charging of extortionate rents is a sufficient supply of houses and, as the hon. Member knows, considerable progress continues to be made in this direction.