§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what impact he expects the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to have on the practice of squatting; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanMy right hon. and learned Friend is confident that the Bill will provide much greater protection to property owners who wish to remove squatters from their property. Through the provision of a quick and effective remedy for aggrieved property owners, squatters will no longer be able to delay the eviction procedure while remaining in possession of the property.