To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much was received by English Heritage from Legal and General in respect of the break made in their lease on offices at 23 Savile Row, London.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much was received by English Heritage from Legal and General in respect of the break made in their lease on offices at 23 Savile Row, London.

I am grateful to the noble Baroness and the noble Lord for their support for the regulations, which we believe will make a further contribution to eliminating discrimination from the examination system and, therefore, more generally from the education system at large. The noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Bolton, asked...

I am grateful to the noble Baroness and the noble Lord for their support for the regulations, which we believe will make a further contribution to eliminating discrimination from the examination system and, therefore, more generally from the education system at large. The noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Bolton, asked...

My Lords, it would be ridiculous of me to say anything negative about these regulations. When we were doing the pre-legislative scrutiny on what became the 2005 Act, I clearly remember that it was asked whether exam bodies should be brought within the scope of the Act, because they have...

My Lords, it would be ridiculous of me to say anything negative about these regulations. When we were doing the pre-legislative scrutiny on what became the 2005 Act, I clearly remember that it was asked whether exam bodies should be brought within the scope of the Act, because they have...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his customary clear and informative explanation of these regulations, which we support. In doing so, I declare my interest as a trustee of the Disability Partnership. It is vital that the disabled are not put at a disadvantage in the pursuit of educational...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his customary clear and informative explanation of these regulations, which we support. In doing so, I declare my interest as a trustee of the Disability Partnership. It is vital that the disabled are not put at a disadvantage in the pursuit of educational...

rose to move, That the draft regulations laid before the House on 26 June be approved. The noble Lord said: My Lords, these regulations, which are made under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 using provisions inserted by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, seek to eliminate discrimination from the examination system....

rose to move, That the draft regulations laid before the House on 26 June be approved. The noble Lord said: My Lords, these regulations, which are made under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 using provisions inserted by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, seek to eliminate discrimination from the examination system....

Draft SI on Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment etc) (General Qualifications Bodies) (Alteration of Premises and Enforcement). Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment etc) (General Qualifications Bodies) (Alteration of Premises and Enforcement). Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment etc) (General Qualifications Bodies) (Alteration of Premises and Enforcement). Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2006-07.

Draft SI on Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment etc) (General Qualifications Bodies) (Alteration of Premises and Enforcement). Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2006-07.

May I add my voice to the welcome that we want to give to my right hon. and learned Friend in her new post—it is great to see her there? May we have a debate on the Floor of the House on the important subject of the plight of leaseholders...

May I add my voice to the welcome that we want to give to my right hon. and learned Friend in her new post—it is great to see her there? May we have a debate on the Floor of the House on the important subject of the plight of leaseholders...

I am well aware of my hon. Friend’s constituency work on the plight of leaseholders, who, as such, rather than as tenants, did not realise that when their flats were improved—as a result of the investment made by this Labour Government—they would have to pay capital charges; many of them...

I am well aware of my hon. Friend’s constituency work on the plight of leaseholders, who, as such, rather than as tenants, did not realise that when their flats were improved—as a result of the investment made by this Labour Government—they would have to pay capital charges; many of them...

Draft SI on Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (amendment etc.) (general qualifications bodies) (alteration of premises and enforcement). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Education and Skills. Approved by Parliament. Made 14 August 2007 (SI 2007/2405). Coming into force 1 September 2007.

Draft SI on Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (amendment etc.) (general qualifications bodies) (alteration of premises and enforcement). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Education and Skills. Approved by Parliament. Made 14 August 2007 (SI 2007/2405). Coming into force 1 September 2007.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to bring lifetime leases under the regulation of the Financial Services Authority; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to bring lifetime leases under the regulation of the Financial Services Authority; and if he will make a statement.

SI 2007/1258. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Coming into force 1 October 2007.

SI 2007/1258. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Coming into force 1 October 2007.

SI 2007/1257. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Coming into force 1 October 2007.

SI 2007/1257. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Coming into force 1 October 2007.

This statement reports progress on the Government’s review of the complex issues raised by the high major works bills now faced by some owners of ex-council flats (‘leaseholders’). It sets out progress and further steps that the Government will take to address these issues, while looking for other sustainable solutions...

This statement reports progress on the Government’s review of the complex issues raised by the high major works bills now faced by some owners of ex-council flats (‘leaseholders’). It sets out progress and further steps that the Government will take to address these issues, while looking for other sustainable solutions...

My honourable friend the Minister for Housing and Planning has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. This Statement reports progress on the Government’s review of the complex issues raised by the high major works bills now faced by some owners of ex-council flats (leaseholders). It sets out the progress and...

My honourable friend the Minister for Housing and Planning has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. This Statement reports progress on the Government’s review of the complex issues raised by the high major works bills now faced by some owners of ex-council flats (leaseholders). It sets out the progress and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what measures have been introduced to strengthen regulation concerned with (a) freeholds and leaseholds, (b) the relationship between landlords and tenants and (c) ground rents since 1997; and what plans she has to introduce further measures affecting these matters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what measures have been introduced to strengthen regulation concerned with (a) freeholds and leaseholds, (b) the relationship between landlords and tenants and (c) ground rents since 1997; and what plans she has to introduce further measures affecting these matters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what plans she has to review the marriage value on properties where the lease has less than 80 years to run; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what plans she has to review the marriage value on properties where the lease has less than 80 years to run; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs what guidance her Department has issued on the types of services incurring service charges on which freeholders will be obliged to consult residents and leaseholders following the implementation of the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs what guidance her Department has issued on the types of services incurring service charges on which freeholders will be obliged to consult residents and leaseholders following the implementation of the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (England) Regulations 2003.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs whether she plans for freeholders to have an obligation to consult residents or leaseholders on service charges for the provision of (a) a managing agent and (b) the provision of buildings property insurance; and what anti-avoidance measures are in place...

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs whether she plans for freeholders to have an obligation to consult residents or leaseholders on service charges for the provision of (a) a managing agent and (b) the provision of buildings property insurance; and what anti-avoidance measures are in place...