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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Private Rented Housing: Local Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the number of local authority staff in England who have responsibility for enforcement action in the private rented sector.

Answer

The Renters’ Rights Act contains a power for government to require private rented sector enforcement data from local authorities, including the number of full-time equivalent staff responsible for enforcement in the private rented sector.

I otherwise refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 2020 on 27 May 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5947
Session
2026-27
Related items
Private Rented Housing
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Staff Enforcement Local government Private rented housing
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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