HC Deb 20 February 1947 vol 433 cc217-8W
119. Mr. Turner-Samuels

asked the Minister of Health whether, having regard to the decision in the recent case of Lowenthal versus Vanhoute, he proposes to amend the Furnished Houses (Rent Control) Act, 1946, so as to protect tenants in cases where, arising out of a dispute as to the amount of rent payable or any other matter under the contract of tenancy, the landlord serves a notice to quit before the tenant has referred his case to a rent tribunal under the Act; and whether he will introduce the necessary legislation to enable the tenant to go to the tribunal after, as well as before, a notice to quit with equal rights and protection in both cases.

Mr. Bevan

I can hold out no hope of legislation on the lines suggested.

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