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Multiple Occupation

Asked by Emma LewellLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 12 June 2026UIN 6752

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will provide a breakdown of the number of people living in licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in England in the last 5 years by region.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department does not hold the information requested.

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