§ Baroness Hanhamasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether those dwelling in permanently moored houseboats are covered by the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. [HL4116]
§ The Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Lord Rooker)In the view of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, houseboat dwellers are already protected by this legislation. However, we cannot give categorical assurances that this is the case, because only the courts can interpret legislation.