§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what consideration he has given to the rent increases affecting severely-war-disabled tenants at Artillery Place, Crossacres, Manchester; and if he will refer the matter to the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend in giving his consent to the rent increases proposed by the trustees of the Douglas Haig Memorial Homes was satisfied that the increases were necessary, while the trustees had revised and extended the rent rebates to avoid hardship. The aggregate amount of rents is subject to the dual control of Manchester City Council and my right hon. Friend and he does not think this would be a suitable case for a reference to the National Board for Prices and Incomes.