Select Committee · Built Environment Committee
Short-term lettings
Status: Closed
Opened: 2 Feb 2022
Closed: 27 Jan 2023
Inquiry scope
This short inquiry considers the impact of short-term lettings on housing markets, in particular their impact on efforts to meet housing demand. The inquiry will result in a letter to the Government which will make recommendations on steps that should be taken to address these issues, including the Government’s proposals for a register. The committee published its letter on 16 December. The Government's response was received on 27 January 2023.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2022 | Huw Maguire · Welsh Government | View ↗ |
| 8 Nov 2022 | Councillor Judy Pearce · South Hams District Council, Councillor Matt Noble · Westminster Council | View ↗ |
| 17 May 2022 | Amanda Cupples · Airbnb, Fiona MacConnacher · Booking.com, Merilee Karr · UK Short Term Accommodation Association (UKSTAA) | View ↗ |
| 22 Feb 2022 | Dr Tatiana Moreira de Souza · University of Liverpool, Professor Marina Novelli · University of Brighton | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Cupples · General Manager (Northern Europe) | Airbnb | 1 |
| Councillor Judy Pearce · Leader of the Council | South Hams District Council | 1 |
| Councillor Matt Noble · Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Regeneration and Renters | Westminster Council | 1 |
| Dr Tatiana Moreira de Souza · Lecturer in Planning | University of Liverpool | 1 |
| Fiona MacConnacher · Public Affairs Manager | Booking.com | 1 |
| Huw Maguire · Head of Second Homes Policy | Welsh Government | 1 |
| Merilee Karr · Chair | UK Short Term Accommodation Association (UKSTAA) | 1 |
| Professor Marina Novelli · Professor of Tourism and International Development | University of Brighton | 1 |
Correspondence
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