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In addition, according to the 2023-24 English Housing Survey, the size of the PRS has remained broadly stable since 2013-14. Landlords have been aware of successive Governments’ plans to reform the private rented sector since 2019. I reiterate that the Bill’s impact assessment has received a green rating from the Regulatory Policy Committee, indicating that it is fit for purpose. Therefore, I remain confident in repeating the Government’s view that we do not expect the Bill to have a destabilising effect on the rental market, and our proposals will make sure that landlords have the confidence and support they need to continue to invest and operate in the sector. Those to whom I have spoken have confirmed that it is certainty that they need; once this Bill has passed and they know exactly what is on the agenda, they will be much happier.