§ 74. Mr. Parkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that many workers in Dagenham, now on short time or redundant, are having difficulties in meeting mortgage payments on houses and on hire-purchase repayments; and what action he proposes to take to remedy their difficulties.
§ Mr. BirchMy right hon. Friend is aware that there has been short-time working and some redundancy at Dagenham, but he does not think that any specific action is needed to relieve those making payments of the kind mentioned in this Question.