§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in view of the proposed increase in interest charges by building societies to 7⅛ per cent., he will bring forward the introduction of his Bill to grant a 2½ per cent. reduction in interest to many house buyers to an earlier date than originally intended.
§ Mr. MacCollThe intention has always been to introduce the Bill as soon as practicable; but since some of the working details are still under discussion I cannot at present say exactly when this will be.