Speeches

Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville on 2016-10-10.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that commercial short-term lettings of accommodation, such as those offered by the AirBnB website, are safe and comply with fire regulations.

Baroness Williams of Trafford

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to houses or flats where the premises are not occupied as a private dwelling, including properties offering short term accommodation to paying guests.