HC Deb 01 August 1957 vol 574 c263W
Mr. Idwal Jones

asked the Minister of Works to how many firms or individuals he makes a concessionary allowance towards the loss incurred through heating of premises let to his Department; whether he will name these firms; in how many cases the concession is at the rate of 50 per cent. of the loss; and how many lessors are suffering a loss through similar conditions without receiving any concessionary compensation.

Mr. Molson

In twenty-one cases where there appears to be serious hardship I have agreed to a concessionary increase. In nineteen of these cases payment is made at a level of 50 per cent. of the agreed increased cost, and in the other two cases it is less than this. It would be a breach of confidence for me to mention any names and I have no information as to the numbers of lessors suffering loss.