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Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 June 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 3 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Private Rented Housing: Electrical Safety

Question

Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in the drafting of the regulations under Part 5 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 for electrical safety checks in private rented sector accommodation; and when they expect those regulations to be laid before Parliament.

Answer

Following Royal Assent of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, a Working Group of relevant experts was established to provide recommendations to ministers on what, if any, legislative requirements for electrical safety in the private rented sector should be introduced. The Working Group’s report and recommendations will now be considered by the new Housing Minister.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL84
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Electrical safety Private rented housing
Legislation
Housing and Planning Act 2016
Link
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