HC Deb 08 February 2000 vol 344 c102W
Miss Geraldine Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many local authorities operate landlord registration schemes following applications to his Department for the special control scheme. [109188]

Mr. Mullin

Nine authorities in England, mainly in coastal areas, have had registration schemes for houses in multiple occupation confirmed containing the special control provisions in Part II of the Housing Act 1996. One further scheme has been agreed in principle.