HC Deb 01 November 1965 vol 718 cc592-3
7. Mr. Allason

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources whether he will seek to extend leasehold enfranchisement to include new towns.

Mr. Skeffington

My right hon. Friend will be presenting the Government's proposals about leasehold in due course.

Mr. Allason

When he does so, will the Minister take into account the very strong desires of people moving into new towns to own their houses? Now that the Minister is responsible for leasehold enfranchisement, will he over-ride the queasiness of his right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government and be prepared to use all his energy to ensure that leasehold enfranchisement is extended as widely as possible?

Mr. Skeffington

We certainly know the hon. Member's interest in this question and it is one which will not be overlooked by my right hon. Friend in presenting his proposals.