HC Deb 15 June 1998 vol 314 c8W
Dr. Whitehead

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if he will review the avoidance of liability for fines levied on landlords found guilty of contraventions of health and safety provisions in private rented accommodation by means of registering their companies in Jersey. [45090]

Mr. Hoon

Enforcement action can be taken if a company has assets in this country, even if it is registered in another jurisdication. I am not aware that landlords are avoiding their liability for fines for contravening health and safety provisions in private rented accommodation by registering their companies in Jersey and I have no plans for review at this time.