Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 15 January 2025.
Lord Black of Brentwood
Conservative
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning on 21 November (HCWS244), whether, in light of the “serious flaws” identified in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, they intend to institute a review of the performance of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel.
Baroness Taylor of Bolton
Chair, Industry and Regulators Committee, Chair, Industry and Regulators Committee
As outlined in the Written Ministerial Statement on November 21st, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act contains a small number of specific but serious flaws. Given the nature of the flaws, no review into the performance of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is needed.
Yes4 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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