§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the progress of discussions between the Building Societies Association and housing authorities concerning housing mortgage applications to building societies.
§ Mr. John MorrisI am informed that the discussions are continuing and that progress is being made towards overcoming some of the present difficulties.
§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many mortgage applications have been referred to building societies by the Islwyn Borough 17W Council in the period since November 1975; and of these how many have been refused and how many accepted.
§ Mr. John MorrisI am informed that about 20 such references have been made, and that so far two have been accepted.