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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 February 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 March 2017. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 February 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.

Undocumented Migrants: Private Rented Housing

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants study of the impact of the right to rent checks on migrants and ethnic minorities in England.

Answer

The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants’ report includes findings about discrimination in relation to the Right to Rent scheme, but the Government’s view is that JCWI does not provide clear evidence that discrimination has arisen as a consequence of the scheme. However, the Government takes this issue seriously, and officials will meet with JCWI in order to discuss the findings in their report.

The Government’s own evaluation of phase one of the scheme, in parts of the West Midlands, found no evidence of discrimination in terms of outcomes for prospective tenants.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5544
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Undocumented migrants Discrimination Private rented housing Vetting
Link
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