§ 21. Mr. Knowlesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to facilitate the sale of flats under the right-to-buy legislation.
§ Mr. John PattenI have announced proposals for legislation in this Session to increase the discount on sales of flats by 10 per cent. Purchasers are also to have protection against unexpectedly high service charges for repairs and the right to a loan in respect of such charges in the early years of the lease.