SECOND HOMES

Early day motion 641, tabled 25 October 2012 by Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 members.

That this House notes that the 2011 census data shows that 1.57 million people across the UK registered a second address; is concerned that many people are excluded from buying homes in their own community owing to a high proportion of second homes; further notes that in rural areas this contributes to a reduction in demand for local services and businesses; calls on the Government to grant greater planning powers to local authorities to control the number of houses being used as second homes ina particular area; and further calls on the Government to bring forward measures to ensure that second home owners pay their fair share to the communities were those homes are located.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Labour 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1.