§ 102. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the unwarranted increase in rents for office accommodation; and whether he will consider appointing tribunals for the purpose of enforcing fair rent charges.
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§ Mr. MarquandOur attention has been drawn to the number of cases in which increased rents are being asked for business premises. We are not satisfied by the present evidence that we should be justified in seeking the powers which would enable us to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.