HC Deb 23 November 1959 vol 614 cc9-10W
75. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what precautions are taken against landlords charging excessive rents for decontrolled houses from people in receipt of National Assistance.

Mr. H. Brooke

The value of a house does not depend upon the tenant's source of income. The fact that a tenant is in receipt of National Assistance does not enable a landlord to obtain a higher rent than he could otherwise do.