asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware of the anxieties of those owner-occupiers of leasehold houses whose leases are shortly to terminate; what representations he has received on this matter; and what steps he intends to take to relieve the anxiety and probable resultant hardship if no action is taken.

I am aware that there is concern about this problem, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.