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Holiday Accommodation: Registration

Asked by Rachel BlakeLabour (Co-op)Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 13 February 2025UIN 29177

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information will be collected by the proposed registration scheme for short-term lets.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is in the process of designing and delivering a short-term lets registration scheme for England. The data collected by the registration scheme will help local authorities understand the number and location of short-term lets in their areas, enabling them to address housing impacts in their communities. The scheme will ensure providers comply with their legal responsibilities, particularly regarding health and safety standards including gas, fire, and electrical safety. While the specific details of information to be collected are still being determined, we are committed to designing a scheme that supports a thriving Visitor Economy.

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