Private Rented Sector White Paper

Debate between Selaine Saxby and Felicity Buchan

Thursday 3rd November 2022 Commons Chamber

[Felicity Buchan]

Specifically, that falls under the DCMS, but I am happy to have a conversation with the hon. Lady.

[Selaine Saxby]

The DCMS consultation took months to see the light of day, and my local council submitted pages of evidence. I recognise that the issue falls within the remit of the DCMS, but one of the reasons constantly given for the inability to tackle it is that it lies with a different Department, either LUHC or DCMS. If anything can be done to bring the Departments together to enable progress to be made, we would be most grateful.

[Felicity Buchan]

I hear my hon. and good Friend, and I will do everything I can to facilitate that.

I hope that all Members present today recognise that this Government are committed to reforming the private rented sector in a fair and balanced way, abolishing no-fault section 21 evictions and strengthening and clarifying landlords’ rights when seeking possession.