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Discrimination against tenants with children

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WQ.89/2019

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND HOUSING BY DEPUTY M. TADIER OF ST. BRELADE

ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2019

Question

Will the Minister provide an update on when legislation will be brought forward to enact the States Assembly's adoption of Housing: prevention of discrimination by landlords against tenants with children' (P.31/2018) on 6th March 2018 and advise which Ministers are involved?

Answer

Legislation to introduce measures protecting prospective tenants with children against discrimination by landlords is identified as a priority for phase 2 of the Children's Legislation Transformation Programme. This work is anticipated to commence in 2020 and, subject to public consultation, draft legislation will follow.

The work will be undertaken by the Minister for Social Security in consultation with the Minister for Children and Housing.