§ 24. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that the tenants of the M.A.P. estate, at Victoria Avenue, Ilkley, intend to commence a rent strike at the end of this week because the houses are derelict, the rents excessive, many of the houses beyond repair, and some unfit for human habitation; 251W and will he give immediate and special consideration to this estate as the tenants are being called upon to pay 17s. 4d. a week for accommodation that would be dear at 5s.
§ Mr. Wilmot:the bungalows on this estate were built to wartime standards and are not eligible for subsidy under the Housing Acts. I am at present considering with the other interested Departments whether the basis of assessment of rent should be revised. I have called for a special report on the condition of the estate.