Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to repeal section 618 of the Housing Act 1985.
The City of London Corporation have brought this matter to the Department’s attention. The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) review of Local Government Ethical Standards made a number of recommendations that relate to disclosable pecuniary interests. Ministers are considering the CSPL report and recommendations. The government will issue its response in due course.