Written question asked by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 March 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the impact of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 on local authority and housing association tenancies.

Answer: Ms Bridget Prentice: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the impact of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 on local authority and housing association tenancies. [96592] Mr. McNulty: We expect all local authorities and Registered Social Landlords (commonly known as housing associations) to take these regulations into account when issuing tenancy agreements to their tenants. I am not aware that the regulations have had any particular impact on these tenancies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 96592; 401 c331-2W;401 c330-1W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Council housing Housing associations Social rented housing Tenancy agreements Unfair practices
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk