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Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 7 July 2025

Debate

Renters’ Rights Bill

Contribution

My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions to this group, which have allowed us further to explore the real impacts of the Bill and what it entails. It is clear from today’s discussions in the lead up to the report that there is probably not sufficient support in the House for Amendment 60, so I will not be pressing it today. However, it has been clear from the outset that this, to us, is a poor Bill. We believe it will have serious consequences for both landlords and tenants. A reduction in rental supply is not good for tenants; it pushes up costs for those already just about managing and, in many cases, removes the entirely reasonable option of renting a home altogether. We therefore wish to test the opinion of the House on Amendment 118 when the opportunity to do so arises, on the next day of Report. If the Government are confident in this Bill, we believe they should have nothing to hide. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

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