Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 5:44 pm ar 11 Rhagfyr 2023.

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Photo of Rachael Maskell Rachael Maskell Labour/Co-operative, York Central 5:44, 11 Rhagfyr 2023

This is a point that I wanted to make to the Secretary of State as well. There is a long-standing injustice for leaseholders who experience flooding as they currently do not have access to the Flood Re scheme. Will my right hon. Friend seek—I hope she will—to ensure a level playing field for leaseholders and freeholders in accessing the Flood Re scheme?

Secretary of State

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