§ Mr. H. Hyndasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the widespread profiteering in letting of shops and business premises; and whether he will consider instituting rent control of such property on similar lines to control of dwelling houses.
§ Mr. Ellis SmithThe Board of Trade have no powers to control the rents of business premises and we are not satisfied by any evidence that has come to our notice that we should be justified in seeking the necessary powers of control.