HC Deb 22 June 1978 vol 952 cc281-2W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, (1) in view of the anxiety of houseboat owners over their security from eviction, if he is satisfied that that security of tenure is adequately protected by the operation of existing legislation;

(2) if he is satisfied that the operation of existing legislation adequately protects houseboat owners in relation to the land to which their boats are moored.

Mr. Armstrong

There is no protective legislation aimed at giving houseboat residents security of tenure on their moorings. The terms of their agreement to occupy a mooring determine what rights they have. We are continuing to keep the problems of houseboat residents under review.

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