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Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill

18 November 2022 · 6 other contributors

Opened by Bob Blackman Con Harrow East

Housing

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At a glance

Bob Blackman raised concerns about supported housing (regulatory oversight) bill - second reading of the entire bill in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill was moved for Second Reading.
  • The bill aims to regulate exempt accommodation to protect vulnerable people from exploitation by rogue providers.
  • The legislation includes establishing an advisory panel and introducing nationally supported housing standards.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Bob Blackman Con Harrow East

The speaker moved that the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill be read a Second time. He outlined his previous work in addressing homelessness and introduced this new legislation aimed at regulating exempt accommodation to prevent exploitation of vulnerable people by rogue providers. The bill aims to establish an advisory panel, require local housing strategies, introduce nationally supported housing standards, licence accommodation, enforce fit and proper person tests for licensees, mandate consultations with relevant parties, review planning regulations, amend homelessness status rules, enable information sharing between authorities, and allow the Secretary of State to publish amendments or replacements to national supported housing standards.

Other contributors (6)
  • Mark Tami Lab Alyn and Deeside

    Intervened to highlight an issue where properties were registered as holiday lets to bypass regulations, showing the need for stricter oversight.

  • Sarah Jones Lab Croydon West

    Noted that exempt accommodation was causing young people not to work due to financial disincentives, emphasising the bill's importance in addressing such issues.

  • Ben Everitt

    Cited an example where a property allocated for exempt accommodation was sold and became an offshore fund, indicating the need for regulatory oversight to prevent such scams.

  • Shabana Mahmood Lab Birmingham Ladywood

    The hon. Member supported the Bill, acknowledging its necessity despite delays from the Government. She highlighted the detrimental impact of poorly managed properties on vulnerable people and communities in Birmingham. She stressed the importance of tightening regulations to prevent abuse and ensuring that local authorities have control over who can provide exempt accommodation within their areas.

  • Bob Blackman Con Harrow East

    Indicated assent, showing support for the debate topic without elaborating further.

  • Gagan Mohindra Con South West Hertfordshire

    Committed his hon. Friend Bob Blackman's advocacy, welcomed the Minister as a champion for communities in housing areas, and argued that despite the length of the Bill, its quality is high and necessary to encourage people to do the right thing.

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