HC Deb 12 November 1968 vol 773 cc64-5W
46. Mr. Rossi

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether in view of the tax changes affecting family allowances started earlier this year, he will allow a second option under the Mortgage Option Scheme.

52. Mr. Wallace

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will now consider seeking to amend the Mortgage Option Scheme to allow opting out in cases where taxation changes, such as that operating on family allowances, have nullified the scheme's benefits.

Mr. MacColl

No. When the scheme incorporated in the Housing Subsidies Act, 1967 was being drawn up, it was the view of the Government Departments and lending agencies concerned that the giving of repeated options would gravely interfere with the working of the scheme.

48. Mr. Clegg

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has yet redrafted the Mortgage Option Scheme pamphlet.

Mr. MacColl

The redrafting is in process but is not yet complete.