To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-10902 by Lewis Macdonald on 8 October 2004, what progress has been made in closing any loophole that may allow landlords to conclude consequential leases at the expense of possible crofting community buy-outs. We intend to consult shortly on a draft of the Crofting Reform Bill and will use that consultation to seek views and further information about leases or any other legal devices which might be thought to impede crofting community bodies in exercising their right to buy under the Land Reform Act.