§ 36. Mr. G. Elfed Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many applications for rent increases were submitted by landlords to rent officers in Wales during the last three years; and how many were rejected because of the sub-standard conditions of the houses involved.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattSeparate figures distinguishing between applications from landlords and those from tenants and joint applications are not available. Rent250W Officers have no power to reject applications to fix a fair rent because of the condition of the house, but this is reflected in the rents fixed, since in determining a fair rent the Rent Officer must have regard to the age, character and locality of the dwelling-house and to its state of repair.