NRLA welcomes appointment of new Welsh First Minister
Following the resignation of the previous incumbent Vaughan Gething in July, Eluned Morgan MS has been formally appointed as Wales’ first female First Minister.
The new First Minister was confirmed in her role earlier today at a specially convened session of the Senedd, where her appointment was ratified by a majority of the body’s members.
In light of these latest developments, the NRLA has published its response to the news, welcoming Ms Morgan’s arrival to the role.
Following the news that the Senedd has confirmed the appointment of Eluned Morgan MS as Wales’ new First Minister; the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued its response to her appointment.
Responding to today’s announcement, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the NRLA, said:
“We welcome the appointment of Eluned Morgan MS as First Minister and look forward to working closely with her and other members of her cabinet on the key issues impacting the Welsh private rented sector.
“Wales’ PRS has undergone significant upheaval since the introduction of the Renting Homes Wales Act. As a result, we need to create the conditions for further investment in rental properties across the market.
“The forthcoming White Paper on Fair Rents and Adequate Housing provides the ideal opportunity for the Welsh Government to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the provision of long-term private rented homes by firmly rejecting rent controls.
“This would send a strong message to the sector that the Welsh Government recognises the vital contribution private landlords make in providing much-needed homes, and help to create a PRS that works for both responsible landlords and tenants.”
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