HC Deb 04 April 1984 vol 57 c554W
36. Mr. Heddle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of shorthold tenancies created since the enactment of the Housing Act 1980.

Sir George Young

Over 5,000 shorthold tenancies were created in 1981, the first year after enactment, and the only year for which figures are available. Information about shortholds created since 1 December 1981 is not available because the compulsory rent registration requirement for new shortholds was lifted outside London on that date.