Order. Questions to the Prime Minister? Mike Amesbury.

Question number one, Mr. Speaker.

The Prime Minister.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I... Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

And I hope it's not too late to wish all members and staff in the House a very happy new year.

Mr Speaker, this morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others.

In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.

Mike Amesbury.

I too would like to wish members of staff a happy new year.

At least 1.4 million households across the UK have been victims of unfair practices in the

leasehold market, including my constituent Emily Martin. In advance of any intended legislation,

what commitment will the Prime Minister make to ensure

that Emily and thousands of people tied into this pit-like scandal are compensated by developers

now?

Yes.

Can I say to the Honourable Gentleman that we are concerned when we hear of unfair practices

taking place?

I'm sure that the Housing

Secretary will be happy to hear of the particular case as an example of this. We are looking

to see what action the government can take to ensure that people are secure in their homes

and that they are not subject to practices that they should not be subject to.

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