Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

Debate between Michael Gove and Mark Tami

2nd reading
Monday 11th December 2023 Commons Chamber

[Michael Gove]

An embarrassment of riches! I will give way to all colleagues currently standing, and then I will try to make progress.

[Mark Tami (Alyn and Deeside) (Lab)]

I represent an area with a lot of leasehold houses. It is just a cynical money-making scam. Some people own a house but are required to pay an admin charge to change the flooring or have a pet, so it does not feel as if they own it. I can understand the flooring thing if they are in flats, but not if they are in houses. It is just a con.

[Michael Gove]

I couldn’t agree more.