Grant Shapps, the housing minister, tried to put a positive spin on Shelter's findings, saying: «Shelter are absolutely right that most landlords
provide decent accommodation, and I share their concern that a minority of landlords offer an unacceptable service to their tenants.
Not requiring certifications, the government - funded scheme annually recruits thousands of young foreigners as high school teaching assistants, arranging visas, flights and
accommodation as well as
providing a
decent salary.