§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to introduce primary legislation to amend the homeless persons legislation contained in part III of the Housing Act 1985; and what administrative action he will be taking to further the proposals contained in the consultation document "Access to Local Authority and Housing Association Tenancies" pending the introduction of such legislation.
§ Mr. CurryWe will introduce legislation when parliamentary time permits. Meanwhile we will be encouraging local authorities to pursue such proposals as developing advice services, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of their allocation systems, working in partnership with the private rented sector, and examining the potential to develop common housing registers with housing associations.