§ 26. Mr. Kenneth Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to give greater powers to control standards in houses of multiple occupation.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend has no plans to introduce further legislation on houses in multiple occupation this session. The consolidated Housing Act 1985 and the proposed circular on HMOs will assist local authorities in the use of their wide-ranging powers. My right hon. Friend will wish to see the outcome of the Department's research on HMOs before considering whether further measures are necessary.