§ Mrs. LaitTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what are the outstanding issues which need to be resolved before proposals on the introduction of commonhold are published; and if he will make a statement. [46555]
§ Mr. HoonThe introduction of a commonhold scheme is a manifesto commitment. Although the introduction of such a scheme could be carried out independently of commitments in the field of leasehold reform, the Government's view is that it would be prudent for these developments to be co-ordinated. My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister aims to issue a consultation paper on leasehold reform later in the year.