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Asked by Darren PaffeyLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 October 2025UIN 82549

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to announce new burdens funding for local authorities associated with the passage of the Renters Rights Bill.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department will set out the funding we intend to make available to local authorities to meet new burdens arising from the Renters’ Rights Bill in due course.

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