§ 45. Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what action he is taking to deal with change of use of houses from single unit to multi-occupation, in view of such conversions taking place without sanction of the local authority and only located by casual inspection, complaints from occupants and reports from owners and occupants of neighbouring houses.
§ Mr. MellishThe Housing Acts, 1961 and 1964, contain powers enabling local authorities to control conditions in multi-occupied houses, including powers to 47W require registration. My right hon. Friend is considering the strengthening of these powers, and in particular enabling local authorities to control multi-occupation before it starts.