General Question · S3O-04408 · Session 3
How it will respond to the submission by Govanhill Housing Association regarding slum landlords.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will respond to the submission by Govanhill Housing Association regarding slum landlords.
The answer
We recognise this is a significant problem and the Scottish Government will work with local authority and other agencies to identify solutions.
The Scottish Government has not received any formal submissions from Govanhill Housing Association regarding slum landlords. However, I am aware that Govanhill Housing Association submitted a petition to the Petitions Committee on 2 September 2008.
As the petition has yet to be heard by the committee it would not be appropriate for me to comment on it.
The Scottish Government is tackling substandard housing in Govanhill and across Scotland by providing local authorities with the necessary powers to target problem areas. Powers will be radically enhanced on full implementation of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and councils'' efforts are underpinned by sustained investment through Private Sector Housing Grant.
The Scottish Government has not received any formal submissions from Govanhill Housing Association regarding slum landlords. However, I am aware that Govanhill Housing Association submitted a petition to the Petitions Committee on 2 September 2008.
As the petition has yet to be heard by the committee it would not be appropriate for me to comment on it.
The Scottish Government is tackling substandard housing in Govanhill and across Scotland by providing local authorities with the necessary powers to target problem areas. Powers will be radically enhanced on full implementation of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and councils'' efforts are underpinned by sustained investment through Private Sector Housing Grant.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3O-04408 by reference.