§ Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that the rent strike on his Department's housing estate, Victoria Avenue, Ilkley, still continues; and what is the suggested revised basis of assessment of rents for these prefabricated temporary houses, some of which are derelict.
§ Mr. LeonardYes, Sir; but I cannot agree that any of these bungalows are derelict. All necessary repairs are receiving attention and the reassessment of the rents is expected to be completed within three weeks.
§ Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that the houses on his Department's estates at Horsforth, near Leeds, have rents far in excess of better local authority houses in the neighbourhood; and if he is now prepared to reduce the rent.
§ Mr. LeonardA revised basis of assessment of rents has been fixed for all estates owned by my Department, including the Horsforth estate. Charges for the Hors-forth houses are at present being reviewed in the light of the new formula.