§ 83. Mr. Hunterasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount of Post-war Credits now owing at the latest convenient date; and what is the approximate annual amount now being repaid.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftAbout £450 million and £18 million a year.
§ Mr. M. Clark Hutchisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will repay Post-war Credits at an early date to all those who undertake to use the money for the purpose of buying a house or dwelling or, alternatively, if he will repay at least those who wish to buy their dwellings because of decontrol of their housing next year.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI cannot anticipate my Budget statement.