HC Deb 06 February 1991 vol 185 cc142-3W
Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to complete his review of the law on squatters and to announce any changes he proposes to make with regard to privately owned domestic properties; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

The Government's review of the present law relating to the unlawful occupation of property is proceeding and particular attention is being paid to the problem of squatting in privately owned domestic properties. We shall announce our conclusions as soon as possible.

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