Member

We encourage all social landlords to adopt similar policies to ensure a fair and consistent approach. However, I acknowledge the significance of the points raised by the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull. I will reflect on these points and I would be happy to discuss the issue further with him. I said that pet ownership should not depend on the tenure of the property, and I mean that. I will give further consideration to the important issue that the noble Earl raises in his amendment. For the time being, on this basis, I hope that the noble Earl will not press his amendment.