§ Dr. Petersasked the Minister of Health what action he proposes to take so that Servicemen and others who have had to vacate their homes may obtain possession thereof as soon as possible.
§ Mr. WillinkThe Rent Restrictions Acts contain provisions designed to facilitate the recovery of possession by owners who require them for their own occupation, and I understand that representations have been made to the Inter-Departmental Committee on Rent Control, which is reviewing the whole field of rent control, regarding the special claims of ex-Servicemen in this matter. The Report of this Committee is expected shortly, and I will consider what action if any is necessary in the light of their recommendations. As regards houses which have been requisitioned during the war, it is my intention that these shall be released to owners who require them for their own640W occupation as soon as ever circumstances permit.