§ 22. Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he proposes to bring forward legislation in light of the publication by his Department of the physical and social survey of houses in multiple occupation in England and Wales.
§ Mr. John PattenMy right hon. Friend has no present plans to do so.
§ 67. Miss Boothroydasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received following the publication by his Department of the physical and social survey of houses in multiple occupation in England and Wales.
§ Mr. John PattenWe have received a number of representations about the Housing (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Bill. Our response to the research was outlined in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Elmet (Mr. Batiste) on 23 January at columns776–77.