§ 64. Mr. Remnantasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in view of the increased rates of interest announced by the building societies, he will make a statement on its probable effect on private house building and his future policy.
§ Mr. SandysI am informed that the demand for mortgages for house purchase remains strong. It is too early to judge what, if any, will be the effect on the rate of private house building.