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Written question asked by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 30 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 October 2019. It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Private Rented Housing: Electrical Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to bring forward secondary legislation to implement mandatory electrical safety checks for the private rented sector.

Answer

In July 2018, government committed to introducing mandatory five-yearly electrical safety inspections for electrical installations in privately rented properties. This will be achieved through secondary legislation, subject to parliamentary time. In the meantime, it remains best practice for landlords to ensure that the electrics in their properties are safe.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
292075
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Electrical safety Private rented housing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk