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Asylum: Multiple Occupation

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 12855

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance he has issued to local authorities on their enforcement responsibilities under the Housing Act 2004 in respect of Houses in Multiple Occupation used to house asylum

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department has published no such guidance. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 75141 on 16 September 2025.

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