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House of Commons · General Debate

Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords]

17 July 2023 · 3 other contributors

Opened by Dehenna Davison Con no constituency given

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At a glance

Dehenna Davison raised concerns about social housing (regulation) bill [lords] in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill back to the House for final consideration
  • Aims to enable significant change in social housing regulation through recent amendments
  • Focuses on mandatory qualifications for senior managers in registered providers and their service providers

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Dehenna Davison Con no constituency given

Moves the bill back to the House for final consideration, aiming to enable significant change in social housing regulation. Emphasises amendments made to clauses on competency and conduct standards, particularly focusing on mandatory qualifications for senior managers in registered providers and organisations delivering services on their behalf.

Other contributors (3)
  • Dehenna Davison Con no constituency given

    Moves the bill back to the House for final consideration, aiming to enable significant change in social housing regulation. Emphasises amendments made to clauses on competency and conduct standards, particularly focusing on mandatory qualifications for senior managers in registered providers and organisations delivering services on their behalf.

  • Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

    Asks if it is the Minister’s intention to ensure professionalism can also be effective in Northern Ireland as well, considering that there are currently no such regulations in place there.

  • Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich

    Supports Lords amendment 13B, which is described as a technical amendment necessary to ensure qualification requirements apply to managers working for organisations delivering housing management services on behalf of registered providers. Emphasises the importance of contractual agreements containing terms about qualifications and roles. Commends Grenfell United and Shelter for their role in improving the Bill.

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