HL Deb 14 November 1996 vol 575 c116WA
Lord Brougham and Vaux

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they propose to make an order to commence Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996.

The Minister of State, Department of the Environment (Earl Ferrers)

My right honourable friend, the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Urban Regeneration will be making the order that commences these provisions in England and Wales shortly. Part VII will commence on 20th January 1997. Part VI will commence on 1st April 1997; this will give local authorities additional time to set up effective new allocation schemes.