Member

I have tabled several amendments, and I am grateful to the Minister for the constructive dialogue we have had to date, even if we do not agree on all of them. New clause 5 is about deposit reform. New clause 6 would provide help to care leavers by placing a duty on local authorities to help them pay or to guarantee any required deposit to enable them to agree a tenancy in the private rented sector. Amendment 7 would introduce specific requirements for landlord and dwelling entries on the private rented sector database. Amendment 8 would apply the decent homes standard to all temporary accommodation. Amendment 55 relates to landlords passing on the costs of grant schemes for energy efficiency improvements to tenants. I acknowledge that the Minister has said that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero would probably be the most appropriate Department to have a dialogue with on that issue.