HC Deb 04 July 1980 vol 987 c748W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Attorney-General whether he will introduce legislation to protect housebuyers who break the chain in a series of purchases from having to bear the expenses of all concerned.

The Attorney-General

No. Apart from any other objection, one inevitable effect of such legislation would be to prevent the recovery of damages consisting of expenses incurred by a party as a result of another's breach of contract or other wrong.

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