§ Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to encourage local authorities to make use of injunctions and civil actions to deal with anti-social tenants in council housing.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe Government encourage local authorities to develop a variety of strategies and practices to deal with anti-social behaviour, which include the use of injunctions and other appropriate remedies.
§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what powers local authorities have to evict anti-social tenants.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesLocal authorities have powers under the Housing Act 1985 to evict anti-social tenants. Breaking tenancy agreements and causing a nuisance to neighbours are among the grounds for taking repossession action.