HC Deb 16 January 2001 vol 361 c183W
28. Mr. Reed

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to license houses in multiple occupation. [143993]

Mr. Mullin

As we indicated in our Housing Policy Statement, we remain committed to introducing a compulsory licensing system for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Legislation will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows.