HOUSES AND RENTS.
THE RESTRICTIONS OPPOSED. 1 •Matter to be dealt with. - ' ' (By, Wire.—Parliamentary Exporter,),' , t Wellington, Lait Night, . Questions affecting rents and hougfeg . were asked in the House to-day, < ' Dr. H. T. Thicker (Christchtodi Salt) asked il the Government would oM|a o sider the position of ojd people who Had invested their savings in property and were receiving only the .rent of 19U, though the value had risen considerably since. • "The matter has been considered," said the Hon. Sir William Herrieg, TO the preparation of the. Housing BUI which is coming down this session, The , hardship was quite.recognised, but tfttf* was ft difficulty that If the tenant* wefft turned out tliey would have to fluA other places in 4fhich to jive." Dr. Thacker: "It is not' necessary ift turn them out; give them power $6 ' raise the rent." The Minister said the whole queatififr ■ involved wife one fof valuations. ' ' Mr. 6. Witty (Riccarton): "Some 'oil them are farming houses." The Minister said this should b| stopped. Consideration wm; being gityn to the whole question. ' "
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Taranaki Daily News, 30 September 1920, Page 4
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175HOUSES AND RENTS. Taranaki Daily News, 30 September 1920, Page 4
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