Paragraph 17
(1)
Where—
(a)
a tenancy has vested in the Secretary of State under section 2 above; and
(b)
assignment of the tenancy is absolutely prohibited,
the prohibition shall be treated, in relation to an assignment on sale under section 3 above, as if it were a provision to the effect that the tenancy may not be assigned without the consent of the landlord and that such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(2)
In this paragraph “tenancy” includes a fee farm grant.