HC Deb 26 July 1974 vol 877 cc585-6W
Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to amend the Public Health Act 1936 to give local authorities the right to compel landlords of rented property to maintain the electrical wiring in a safe and satisfactory state.

Mr. Kaufman

The wider enabling powers to make building regulations under the Public Health Act 1936, which are contained in Part III of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Bill, could be used to require the electrical wiring in

in a further national Press and poster campaign this autumn. Current research will enable the Department to give authorities further guidance on the local promotion of rent allowances by early next year.