§ Mrs. PeacockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to bring into force section 164 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
§ Mr. ChopeOn 1 March. From that date housing particularly suitable for people of pensionable age, other than sheltered housing, first let before 1 January 1990 will be excluded from the right to buy only if the Secretary of State so determines on the application of the landlord; and a house or flat first let on or after 1 January will no longer be excluded as elderly persons' housing unless it forms part of a sheltered scheme.
These changes will be good news for elderly and disabled people who feel they have been unfairly denied the right to buy on the ground that their home is particularly suitable for elderly people. They may wish to apply again from 1 March.