Context
Marcus Rashford wrote a letter raising concerns about family impoverishment, highlighting that private renters with dependent children are struggling. The question addresses the need for immediate action on section-21 evictions.
Question
On the day Marcus Rashford highlighted family impoverishment due to coronavirus, does the Minister recognise that many private renters have dependents? Will he immediately bring forward plans to end section-21 evictions?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Christopher Pincher
We are committed to bringing forward legislation to enhance renters' security including abolition of section-21 evictions but will do so safely. In the interim, courts have arrangements to address tenant difficulties and £7 billion has been spent to help people. Private rented sector rents fell by about 1% in recent renewals.
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