HC Deb 24 February 1993 vol 219 cc631-2W
34. Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the National Federation of Council Leaseholders regarding costs of refurbishment schemes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Baldry

The federation has made representations concerning the level of contributions demanded from council leaseholders towards costs of major works.

I am aware that in some areas high service charge bills can cause difficulties and I have commissioned research to find out how widespread the problem is.