Former MP for Edinburgh Leith
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That is very helpful to me. I had not been aware of that.
The hon. Gentleman has been very kind in his tribute. However, he does not need to say anything more if he does not want to.
At the outset, I would like to make it clear that the Bill—the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire, East (Mr. Henderson) was generous in his tribute—regularises completely the substantive rights of tenants-at-will. The issue that arises in respect of these amendments is a peripheral or side issue as to the expenditure involved in achieving that regularisation. One must be absolutely clear about...
Former MP for Edinburgh Leith
Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 7 April 1979 — General election
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