§ Mr. HayesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what consultations he has had with landlords and landlords' representatives regarding the method by which licensing of houses of multiple occupation will be introduced. [166290]
§ Keith HillLandlords and their representatives were consulted on the draft Housing Bill and were subsequently invited to present evidence to the Select Committee that scrutinised the Bill. Ministers and officials have had a number of meetings with landlords' representatives on the licensing provisions in the Bill and how they might be implemented. The Government are committed to continue consultation with stakeholders, including landlords on the implementation of the licensing provisions.
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§ Mr. HayesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to introduce a pilot scheme for licensing of houses of multiple occupation in England and Wales. [166291]
§ Keith HillThe Government have no plans to introduce a pilot scheme for licensing of houses in multiple occupation in England and Wales.
§ Mr. HayesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what consultations he has had with land lords and landlords' representatives regarding the manner in which central Government will monitor licensing of houses of multiple occupation; and what the results were. [166292]
§ Keith HillThe Government has not yet consulted landlords or their representatives, on the manner in which it will monitor licensing of houses in multiple occupation. It has undertaken to review licensing within three years of its implementation and it will consult stakeholders (including landlords' representatives) on the terms of reference for that review once plans have been worked up.