Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013
create offences and make other provision relating to sub-letting and parting with possession of social housing; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Lord Harrington of Watford that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 20 June 2012 and became an Act of Parliament on 31 January 2013.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Lord Harrington of Watford), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament