HC Deb 12 July 1996 vol 281 c331W
Mr. French

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the benefits of mutual status; and if he will make a statement. [36463]

Mrs. Angela Knight

During the recently concluded consultation on the draft Building Societies Bill, a number of societies, and others, mentioned the benefits of mutual status. We are currently considering these responses along with all the others we have received.