§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what studies have been undertaken by his Department on the operation of the Rent Acts and the accessibility of private rental accommodation in London; and if he will make a statement. [139983]
§ Mr. MullinMy Department has not undertaken a study of the operation of the Rent Acts and the accessibility of private rental accommodation in London. We are well aware of the scarcity of decent affordable rented accommodation in London and will make a statement on housing policy and announce the outcome of our consultation exercise on the Housing Green Paper in the near future.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the effects of the implementation of Home for a World City produced by the Mayor of London on the supply of low-cost rental accommodation by(a) registered social landlords, (b) local authorities and (c) private landlords. [139986]
§ Mr. MullinMy Department has made no such assessment. Officials are currently considering the report and its recommendations.