Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 26 July 2007.

Olympic Games 2012: Housing

Question: My Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply, which is still very disappointing, as in November 2005 there were six commonholds, which the Government admitted themselves was an abysmal number, and it was part of the Labour Party manifesto at the 2005 General Election. It gives people a better way in which to own their homes. In answer to my Question in November I was told: "““The Government are absolutely committed to commonhold. We shall investigate why progress is so slow and report back to the House early in the new year””.—[Official Report, 22/11/05; col. 1496.]" I am not aware of any report back. Can the Minister confirm whether we ever got a report back, or has this just been lying idle since 2005?

Answer: My Lords, the noble Baroness is right in suggesting that progress has been disappointing. We have not yet brought a report back to Parliament. What has been decided is that, because of the disappointing progress, a consultation should take place later in the year with the key parties interested in commonhold to see what we can do to improve take-up of what I agree with her is a very desirable option.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 694 c908
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Commonhold Registration Take-up Greater London Olympic Games Property development
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk