Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 October 2005. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 October 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Housing Act

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the timetable is for the implementation of the Housing Act 2004.

Answer: I refer to the hon. Member to the written statement made on 10 October 2005, Official Report, column 6–7WS, in relation to implementation of Parts 1–4, 6 & 7 of the Housing Act 2004.We plan to introduce mandatory home information packs under Part 5 of the Act in early 2007. However, many home buyers and sellers will not have to wait to benefit from home information packs since an increasing number of estate agents, surveyors and conveyancers are operating pack schemes on a voluntary basis.The provisions within Part 6 of the Act, to commence s.225 (covering the preparation of accommodation needs assessment and accommodation strategies for ‘Gypsies and Travellers') are planned to be commenced in spring 2006, following consultation on the definition of ‘Gypsies and Travellers' for the purposes of the Act.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 15223; 437 c442W;437 c448-9W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Housing Act 2004
Monday, 10 October 2005
Written statements
House of Commons
Legislation: Housing Act 2004