§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what statistics he has relating to additional loans made by building societies during each of the past 12 months to householders who had already taken out a mortgage on their property.
§ Mr. ArmstrongStatistics on second mortgages are not available. The following data relate to advances made by building societies—United Kingdom—for purposes other than house purchase, the majority of which are made to people with existing mortgages.
Advances other than for house purchase 1977 £ million April 21 May 23 June 23 July 27 August 29 September 34 October 37 November 40 December 36 1978 January 46 February 43 March 50