Repairs (Tenants' Rights)

HC Deb 20 January 1984 vol 52 cc349-50W

Mr. Chris Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to publish his proposed regulations in connection with tenants' rights to carry out repairs under clause 24 of the Housing and Building Control Bill.

Sir George Young

When consideration of representations on preliminary proposals issued in October 1983 is completed, my right hon. Friend intends to publish draft regulations introducing a right-to-repair scheme for further comment.