HC Deb 03 May 1974 vol 872 c309W
Mr. Douglas-Manta

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will extend the protection of the Rent Acts and entitlement to rent allowances to the occupiers of caravans, chalets, houseboats and other accommodation suitable only for holiday residence when the period of occupation of such accommodation, or of other accommodation belonging to the same owner, is such that the letting is clearly not for the purpose of a holiday.

Mr. Freeson

In so far as the sort of accommodation described already falls within the Rent Act 1968, no amendment is required, since the exclusion of Section 70(5) relates to bona fide holiday lettings only and Part VI protection and entitlement to rent allowances apply. I have no proposals for extending protection under the Act to include accommodation unsuitable for permanent residence not now within its scope.