Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 April 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Friday, 4 April 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what (a) discussions and (b) guidance has been issued to local council authorities regarding the implementation of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 in evicting council and housing association residents who have been involved in criminal activities. - Inc ref to "Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour in Mixed Tenure Areas" for Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships members on 27 March 2003.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what (a) discussions and (b) guidance has been issued to local council authorities regarding the implementation of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 in evicting council and housing association residents who have been involved in criminal activities. [106574] Mr. McNulty: There is no specific guidance on evicting tenants of social landlords who have been involved in criminal activity. While there has been consultation on how to tackle anti-social behaviour in the social rented sector this did not look at criminal activity that is unrelated to the tenants occupation of their tenancy. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister issued guidance "Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour in Mixed Tenure Areas" for Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships members on 27 March 2003. A copy of the guidance has been placed in the Libraries of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 106574; 402 c925-6W;402 c923-4W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Crime Council housing Housing associations Evictions Local government Tenants
Legislation: Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk