HC Deb 03 April 1947 vol 435 cc361-2W
103. Mr. Carmichael

asked tile Secretary of State for Scotland the names of the members of the committee he has appointed to inquire into the threat to shopkeepers in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland of greatly increased rents, or eviction from their premises if they refuse to purchase them; and, in view of the urgency of steps being taken to prevent the evictions before the May term, when the committee is likely to hold its first meeting.

Mr. Westwood

The Chairman of the Committee is Professor T. M. Taylor, C.B.E., K.D., Sheriff of Renfrew and Argyll, and I will circulate the names of the Committee in the OFFCIAL REPORT. The letters of appointment were issued on 29th March and I understand that consultations are now proceeding with a view to an early meeting of the Committee.

Following are the names:

  • Mr. J. A. M. Collier, J.P.: Vice-President of the Scottish Ironmongers Federation.
  • Mr. H. J. Dryer, O.B.E.: Secretary of the Scottish Federation of Grocers and Provision Merchants Associations.
  • Mr. D. McDonald: City Assessor. Edinburgh.
  • Mr. R. Murray MacGregor, B.L.: Secretary of the National Federation of Property Owners and Factors of Scotland.
  • Mrs. Jean Roberts: Member of Glasgow Town Council.
  • Mr. Maurice Shinwell: General Secretary of the Scottish Retail Traders Association.
  • Mr. John Taylor, J.P.: Secretary of the Scottish Organisation of the Labour Party.

Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now announce the names of the chairman and the members of the committee of inquiry to investigate the tenure of shop premises.

Mr. Westwood

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Bridgeton (Mr. Carmichael) today.

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