HC Deb 18 December 1997 vol 303 cc270-1W
Mr. Lepper

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement about consultation on the reform of residential leasehold law. [20968]

Mr. Raynsford

We are committed to simplifying the current rules restricting the purchase of freeholds by leaseholders and are considering what other aspects of residential leasehold law might be reformed. We hope to issue a consultation paper next spring.