Oral Answers to Questions — Housing. – in the House of Commons at on 29 June 1939.
Mr William Leach
, Bradford Central
asked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the decision in the case of Lord versus Welch heard at the Bradford county court on 14th June, 1939, relating to back-to-back houses and decontrol; whether he is aware that a considerable number of other houses may be affected by the decision; and what action he proposes to take to safeguard the interests of the tenants concerned?
Mr Walter Elliot
, Glasgow Kelvingrove
I have seen a Press report of the county court decision referred to. This related only to the particular property before it, and does not affect any other premises. I do not consider that any action on my part is called for.
Mr William Leach
, Bradford Central
Is there not a need for protection of a tenant who is in occupation of part of a back-to-back house when that house is transformed into a through house by the landlord?
Mr Walter Elliot
, Glasgow Kelvingrove
In this case the tenant agreed to these alterations.
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