Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health how many cases have been brought to his notice where landlords are alleged to have said they would rather see their houses stand empty than not get their full rents; and whether he is satisfied that local authorities have sufficient power in all such cases to requisition?
§ Mr. E. BrownNo cases of this kind have come to my notice, but I am satisfied that the requisitioning powers of local authorities are adequate if accommodation which is needed in the public interest is being withheld.