§ 18. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of recent prosecutions of accommodation agencies, he is satisfied with the operation of the Accommodation Agencies Act 1953 and, in particular, with the penalties provided thereunder; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreI have no evidence suggesting that the courts find the penalties under the Act inadequate or that its operation gives rise to unreasonable difficulty.