Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2003. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, when the outcome of the Government's consultation on a possible tenancy deposit scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when the outcome of the Government's consultation on a possible tenancy deposit scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement. [145272] Keith Hill: Following a consultation the Government will in the new year be considering options for legislative proposals for the safeguarding of tenancy deposits. We will then announce the outcome of our consultations and our legislative proposals.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 145272; 415 c1074W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Disclosure of information Deposits Landlord and tenant Tenants Tenancy deposit schemes Consultation papers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk