§ Q4. Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Prime Minister whether he will appoint a Minister of State to advise upon the supply and production rate of building materials.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkIs the Prime Minister aware and will he admit that what the building producers and others concerned with the housing programme need most is an indication as to whether building society mortgage rates are to be frozen, because of the effect on next year's housing programme?
§ The Prime MinisterThe Question related to the appointment of a Minister to deal with building materials. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that over the last two months not only has the housing situation improved considerably but also that there has been a reduction in the stocks of building materials which are still, of course, adequate.