§ Mr. OatenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions which local authorities operate voluntary accreditation schemes for private landlords. [44302]
§ Mr. RaynsfordMy Department does not collect information on this. However, we encourage local authorities, through the Housing Investment Programme guidance, to consider initiatives such as accreditation300W schemes for private landlords as part of their enabling role in securing an effective private rented sector in their areas. We are aware that a growing number of local authorities are operating such schemes.