HC Deb 07 March 1984 vol 55 c600W
26. Mr. Andrew MacKay

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to amend the Rent Acts.

Mr. Gow

Legislation designed to protect tenants has, in some ways, worked against their interests We introduced various initiatives to encourage the private rented sector in the Housing Act 1980. I am now reviewing present legislation to see whether further steps should be taken to meet the demand for homes to rent.

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