A proposed new law that would allow the suspension of the right to buy, in areas of housing pressure, has been backed by a cross-party committee of Welsh Assembly Members.

The National Assembly for Wales’s Legislation Committee No.2 has supported, in principle, the proposed Housing (Wales) Measure.

If passed, it would give Welsh Ministers the power to approve the temporary suspension of the right to buy and right to acquire council or housing association-owned homes.

The proposed Measure will also give Welsh Ministers enhanced regulatory and intervention powers relating to Registered Social Landlords.

Committee Chair, Val Lloyd AM, said: “The Committee was pleased to see that steps are being taken to improve access to social housing in Wales