§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about right-to-buy problems where more than one authority have a legal interest.
§ Sir George YoungRepresentations have been received from several hon. Members, and from others,40W drawing attention to the position of tenants who cannot exercise the right to buy because their immediate landlord has only a leasehold interest. An order under section 30 of the Housing and Building Control Act 1984 is in preparation. It will enable such tenants to buy where their superior landlord is a body against which the right can be exercised and has the necessary interest to sell or grant a long lease.