HC Deb 04 April 2000 vol 347 c414W
Mr. Hilary Benn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on anti-social behaviour in properties owned by private landlords. [116140]

Mr. Mullin

We fully recognise the devastating effect anti-social behaviour can have on people's lives and on whole communities. It needs to be tackled across all housing tenures.

The Housing Green Paper, which my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister is publishing today, sets out our strategy for promoting a healthier private rented sector.

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary published the report of Policy Action Team 8 on 30 March 2000, setting out recommendations on tackling anti-social behaviour as part of our National Strategy for Neighbourhood renewal. This is being taken forward by the Home Office, working closely with the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.