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Peers are due to begin detailed scrutiny of the Social Housing Bill in committee stage on Monday. The House of Lords has scheduled two days of line by line consideration, with further sessions possible depending on progress.
Amendments tabled for the first day include proposals relating to the Right to Buy scheme, home ownership, first refusal on acquiring social rent dwellings, social housing provision and protection for vulnerable groups. Committee stage allows members to test the wording of the legislation and suggest changes.
The Bill forms part of the Government’s housing agenda and will continue through the Lords before returning to the Commons if amendments are made.