HC Deb 04 November 1983 vol 47 cc475-6W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider introducing legislation to provide further help for first-time house buyers in terms of £1 for every £2 saved scheme up to a maximum for a deposit.

Sir George Young

While sympathetic to the needs of potential first-time house buyers, the Government do not consider that spending the substantial sums that would be entailed in such a scheme would be the most efficient means of helping them hours worked by (i) the Royal Ulster Constabulary and (ii) the Ulster Defence Regiment to facilitate these parades; and what was the cost of such overtime;

(2) how many parades were held in Northern Ireland in July 1983 by (a) the Orange Order, (b) the Apprentice Boys of Deny and (c) the Royal Black Preceptory Institution; what was the number of overtime hours worked by (i) the Royal Ulster Constabulary and (ii) the Ulster Defence Regiment to facilitate these parades; and what was the cost of such overtime.

Mr. Scott

I shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.

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