HOUSING IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Early day motion 876, tabled 20 June 2000 by Andrew Love (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 104 members.

That this House believes that houses in multiple occupation provide an important source of housing for many vulnerable groups of people; notes that many of these properties are in poor condition, with up to 20 per cent. falling below the legal standard of fitness for human habitation; supports proposals to introduce a licensing scheme to improve conditions and increase value for money which would benefit tenants and responsible landlords alike; and hopes the Government will include legislation to implement these proposals in the next Queen's Speech.

Signatures by party: Labour 75, Liberal Democrat 18, Labour/Co-operative 8, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 1.