§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from(a) local authorities and (b) other organisations in relation to the responsibilities for examining health and safety standards in houses in multiple occupation with respect to (i) self-regulation and independent regulation and (ii) duties of environmental health officers and fire officers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodI have received representations from the all-Wales chief environmental health officers panel, the Wales house in multiple occupation network, the Institution of Environmental Health Officers, South Wales, Cardiff city council and Llanelli borough council about these issues as part of the interdepartmental review on fire safety legislation and enforcement. The responses are currently being considered.