HC Deb 22 April 1993 vol 223 cc151-2W
Mr. Spellar

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding upward-only rent reviews; and what action his Department is proposing to take.

Mr. Baldry

Representations have been received from a number of individuals and interested bodies. My hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Planning announced on 31 March, in answer to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Bromsgrove (Mr. Thomason)—Official

Mr. Baldry

The total discounted values of dwellings sold by local authorities in Northamptonshire in the years 1988–89 to 1991–92 are given in the table. Actual cash receipts in any year will depend on the extent to which sales were financed by loans from the authorities. Figures for 1992–93 are not yet available.

Report columns 293–94—that the Government will consult widely on this aspect of commercial leasing and carefully consider the outcome in relation to new leases.