§ Mr. A. Evansasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will give details of the deputations received by him, or his Department, on the Rent Bill; and if he will state the nature of his replies.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI have received no deputation. One from the Key Flats (Maida Vale) Tenants' Association was received by officers of my Department on 9th January. It was informed that its views would be conveyed to the Minister, and that has been done. It was also given an assurance, subsequently confirmed in writing, that the intention of the Bill was not to interfere with the present right of a statutory successor to succeed to the tenancy of a house remaining in control.