§ Mr. ColmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what action he is taking to simplify the rules governing the purchase of freeholds by leaseholders; and what plans he has to introduce a new commonhold form of tenure. [23327]
§ Ms ArmstrongWe are committed to simplifying the rules governing the purchase of freeholds by leaseholders and we intend to bring forward a new package of reforms to assist leaseholders. We are currently considering the scope and practicability of possible new measures. We expect to make an announcement about our proposals and invite comments from interested parties in the Spring.
The introduction of Commonhold is a matter for the Lord Chancellor. However, I understand that his Department are currently considering the best way to handle the various proposals which have been made about commonhold schemes in the recent past.