The Queens speech included a commonhold and leasehold reform Bill, designed to end the reign of unscrupulous landlords.
It will give leaseholders the chance to own the freehold of their home and have a say in the management of the common parts of the building. A land registration Bill will see the introduction of electronic conveyancing and electronic land searches.
No mention was made of legislation for regional assemblies and there was no visible legislation for transport although draft legislation was announced to take forward Lord Cullens rail safety recommendations.
There was also no indication that the National Health Service reform and decentralisation Bill would be used to encourage the private sector to develop treatment centres for patients on the waiting list.
Provision will be made to expand the number of City Academies set up in areas of urban deprivation to raise education standards in the inner cities, sponsored by private companies or voluntary groups.
References: Financial Times 21/06/01 page 1, page 4-7, The Guardian 21/06/01 page 6, page 7, The Daily Telegraph 21/06/01 page 10-11, page 13, The Times 21/06/01 page 9-12, The Independent 21/06/01 page 7-9
