HC Deb 27 July 1954 vol 531 c35W
99. Mr. Mulley

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities have, and how many have not, taken advantage of powers given to them to advance loans to prospective house purchasers.

Mr. Marples

In the year ended 31st March, 1953, 975 local authorities in England and Wales out of 1,531, made loans under these powers.