Written question asked by Olivia Blake (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Thursday, 23 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Housing: Overcrowding
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend the definition of statutory overcrowding to prevent living and dining rooms being defined as bedrooms.
- Answer
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The government has no current plans to amend the definition of overcrowding found in Part X of the Housing Act 1985.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 18745
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Housing Overcrowding
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- 2026-07-23 12:23:46 +0100
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