§ 34. Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the National Federation of Council Leaseholders regarding costs of refurbishment schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThe federation has made representations concerning the level of contributions demanded from council leaseholders towards costs of major works.
I am aware that in some areas high service charge bills can cause difficulties and I have commissioned research to find out how widespread the problem is.