§ Mr. Fisherasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that, following the rise in Bank Rate, building societies will be forced to increase their mortgage interest rates to borrowers; and what are now his proposals to assist house purchasers.
§ Mr. CrossmanI would refer the hon. Member to the replies I gave to the hon. Member for Worcester (Mr. Peter Walker) and other hon. Members on 24th November.