§ Mr. Hoodasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what protection he will give to the tenants of National Coal Board houses once such houses are sold to private owners.
§ Mr. WaldegraveTenants of British Coal who are transferred to private landlords will continue to have the full protection of rent, Iandlord and tenant and housing legislation. They will enjoy the same security of tenure, the 439W right to a registered rent, and continue to have protection against the harassment and illegal eviction. New landlords will have repairing obligations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987. Existing tenants will continue to enjoy protection in respect of rents and security when our proposals for reform of the rent legislation are implemented.