RENT CONTROLS

Early day motion 621, tabled 11 December 2014 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

That this House notes the spiralling cost of living in every place in Britain where there is a thriving jobs market, driven by the cost of land and housing; recognises that this has reached a crisis point for many renters; and calls for the Government to give local authorities and the Mayor of London powers to implement rent controls wherever they, accountable to local residents, feel it is the best solution to this crisis.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.