would provided. was evidence of gross overcharging. Not only has there been a considerable number of successful prosecutions but local authorities have in many cases, without resorting to prosecution, been able to secure reductions of rent by negotiation with the parties concerned. 5. In Scotland, on the other hand, the fact that local authorities have no power to prosecute for offences under the Rent Restrictions Acts, has made it impossible for me to stimulate them to take action corresponding to that taken by local authorities in England.
- Civil Defence Region
- Region 11: Scotland (Edinburgh HQ)
- Collection ID
- CAB71
- Document Reference
- CAB 71/12/99
- Document Types
- Memorandum
- File Reference
- CAB 71/12
- Former Department Reference
- LP(43) 97
- Identifier
- 10.1080/wtss.cab71.000012.099
- Keywords
- Cost of Living Defence Regulations Government Committees Housing Local Authorities Rental Properties
- Language
- English
- Locations Discussed
- Dumfries Inverness Kirkwall Oban
- Organizations Discussed
- Lord President's Committee Scottish Office
- Pages
- 3
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Series
- Papers Nos. 1(43) - 119(43)
- Themes
- Domestic Life Housing Living Conditions
