§ Mr. LepperTo ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what discussions his Department has had with(a) Ministers in the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions and (b) others on the preparation of a consultation document on the introduction of commonhold. [72313]
§ Mr. HoonI have spoken to colleagues in the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions to ensure that any possible overlaps between commonhold and the Government's policy on leasehold reform do not obstruct progress.
§ Mr. LepperTo ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what timetable he has set for public consultation on the introduction of commonhold. [72314]
§ Mr. HoonIntroducing commonhold is a manifesto objective to which the Government remain strongly committed. We are at present considering how best to consult the public whether by way of a general policy paper or a draft Bill, or both. Once that decision is taken, I will set and publish a timetable for consultation.