§ 31. Mr. Moyleasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will review the law with regard to the overcrowding of dwelling-houses, with a view to giving to local authorities powers to control the problem more effectively.
§ Mr. MacCollThe White Paper "Old Houses into New Homes" published on 23rd April sets out the Government's proposals for dealing more effectively with the problems of multiple occupation, which include overcrowding.
§ Mr. MoyleIs my hon. Friend aware that local authorities are finding increasing difficulty in administering the existing law on multiple occupation due to the technical legal complexities and time-wasting procedures, as they regard them? Would he give this much more urgent attention, with a view to introducing amending legislation?
§ Mr. MacCollIt is because of the unsatisfactory nature of the existing legislation that we outlined the proposals in the White Paper. If there are any 897 ways in which my hon. Friend thinks the machinery could be improved, I should be very grateful to hear them.