I am aware of that problem, which is particularly serious in the north-west. There are clear legal rights for people who are in that position to commute the ground rent for a relatively small fee. I encourage my hon. Friend to make use of an opportunity to debate this in Westminster Hall or on the Adjournment of the House.
Business of the House
Proceeding contribution from
Jack Straw
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 1 March 2007.
It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
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