Proceeding contribution from Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 7 September 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

My Lords, when I moved Amendment 62, I quoted from the Minister’s letter which said that she was sympathetic to this case, so I am pleased that we seem to have ended on a note of sympathy and understanding of the problem. I think we need to try to find a solution to this. I repeat myself, but I do not think it is tenable for tenants of almshouses to be treated differently from tenants of other social housing or local housing. There is a principle at stake here. There may be legal complexities to deal with in this Bill, but I am very grateful for the assurance from the Minister that we can enter further discussions prior to Third Reading.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 730 c328-9
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Complaints Conservation Annual reports Council housing Housing benefit Finance Greater London Energy Housing associations Housing improvement Landlord and tenant Local government Powers Property transfer Private rented housing Overcrowding Standards Sales Social rented housing Repairs and maintenance Tenants' rights Rents Rural areas Regeneration Right to buy scheme Housing revenue accounts Homes and Communities Agency Tenant Services Authority Housing Ombudsman Service Community land trusts Almshouses
Legislation: Localism Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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