HC Deb 02 December 1963 vol 685 cc135-6W
84. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware that heavy mortgage payments, high interest rates and high ground rents are deterring young people from purchasing homes; and if he will take steps to relieve them of at least a part of these burdens.

Mr. Corfield

In fact more people than ever before are buying their own homes and such figures as are available suggest that, within that growing num- ber, the proportion of young people doing so is also increasing. The Housing Bill will further increase opportunities for young people to participate in home ownership through co-ownership societies.

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