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Social Housing Tenants: Antisocial Behaviour

08 January 2025

Lead MP

Lee Anderson
Ashfield
Reform

Responding Minister

Alex Norris

Tags

Crime & Law EnforcementHousing
Word Count: 13878
Other Contributors: 12

At a Glance

Lee Anderson raised concerns about social housing tenants: antisocial behaviour in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.

Key Requests to Government:

He asked for measures to address the issue of antisocial behaviour among social housing tenants, advocating for stricter rules and consequences for those who violate them.

How the Debate Unfolded

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

Lead Contributor

Ashfield
Opened the debate
The lead MP expressed concern about the antisocial behaviour on council estates, referencing specific instances in Ashfield and Mansfield. He cited a Government survey from 2022 indicating that nearly one-third of social housing tenants suffer from antisocial behaviour.

Government Response

Alex Norris
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Government Response
The Minister acknowledged the importance of tackling antisocial behaviour and committed to putting thousands of neighbourhood police officers into local communities. He also proposed respect orders as a means to augment existing powers with tougher sanctions for persistent offenders.
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About Westminster Hall Debates

Westminster Hall debates are a chance for MPs to raise important issues affecting their constituents and get a response from a government minister. Unlike Prime Minister's Questions, these debates are more in-depth and collaborative. The MP who secured the debate speaks first, other MPs can contribute, and a minister responds with the government's position.