Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

I move amendment No. 39:

In page 37, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following:

"(2) This Part also applies with necessary modifications to a dwelling provided by an approved body and constructed prior to the commencement of this Part.".

When we debated this on Committee Stage, I had the impression that the Bill took account of what I was trying to achieve. With regard to the incremental purchase scheme, we are trying to allow tenants to buy from the voluntary housing sector houses in which they live. I do not refer to houses that will be built on foot of this Act or houses whose construction has already commenced. Those individuals living in voluntary housing sector estates should be permitted to take part in the incremental purchase scheme. This may not have been clear when we debated this on Committee Stage but I want it to be clear now. I would welcome the Minister's comments on this.