HC Deb 16 July 1984 vol 64 cc49-50W
Mr. Weetch

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether Her Majesty's Government have made a study of the problems associated with leasehold tenure on maisonettes and flats.

Sir George Young

The committee which my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Construction established under the chairmanship of Mr. Edward Nugee QC is looking at a wide range of problems associated with the management of privately-owned blocks of flats and maisonettes, including those occupied by long-leasehold tenants.

Mr. Weetch

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce legislation for a common form of leasehold contract for all newly built flats and maisonettes.

Sir George Young

This is one of the suggestions for alleviating the problems of management of privately-owned blocks of flats which will be considered by the Nugee committee.