AQW 9261/16-21

Ms Clare Bailey
Green Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 10/01/2017
Answered On Date: 18/01/2017
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities whether she has given consideration to the introduction of legislation similar to the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

Answer:

On 10 January I published proposals for change for the private rented sector as a result of an extensive review of the role and regulation of the private rented sector. The standard of properties, including plans to introduce a minimum energy efficiency standard for the private rented housing sector, is within the scope of the review. The public consultation on the proposals closes on 3 April 2017.