HC Deb 07 May 1973 vol 856 cc32-3W
Mr. Marks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current cost of redemption of permanent rent-charges on freehold property under the Law of Property Act 1925.

Mr. Channon

During the last four weeks the purchase price has averaged 9.89 times the annual rent charge, plus legal and other costs.

Mr. Marks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish the evidence submitted to the Law Commission by his Department before the publication of Working Paper No. 49, Transfer of Land, Rentcharges.

Mr. Channon

No.