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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Rented Housing: Pets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 3 of the Renters’ Rights Bill Impact Assessment, published in November 2024, what her Department's evidential basis is that tenants wanting to own a pet will incur approximately £7 in discretionary costs annually per household.

Answer

The government published its Impact Assessment for the Renters’ Rights Bill on 22 November 2024, following scrutiny from the Regulatory Policy Committee. The Impact Assessment received a ‘green’ rating, indicating it is ‘fit for purpose’.

Throughout the development of the Impact Assessment, we have used evidence from a range of sources. In relation to pets, we have drawn on information from the English Housing Survey, insurance comparison websites, a number of animal organisations and discussions with industry trade bodies. All evidence and assumption underpinning the costs and benefits are detailed in the Impact Assessment, which can be found on gov.uk here.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22916
Session
2024-26
Related items
Renters’ Rights Bill Impact Assessment
Friday, 22 November 2024
Impact assessments
House of Lords
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Costs Pets Rented housing
Legislation
Renters' Rights Bill 2024-26
Link
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