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Written question asked by Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2019. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Private Rented Housing: Electrical Safety

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to lay regulations to implement mandatory electrical safety checks for the private rented sector; and if so, when.

Answer

In July 2018, Government committed to introducing mandatory five-yearly electrical safety inspections for electrical installations in privately rented properties. This will be achieved through secondary legislation, as soon as parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL96
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Electrical safety Private rented housing
Link
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