HC Deb 02 December 1958 vol 596 cc110-1W
94. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will include in proposed legislation with regard to house purchase a provision that the sum required for a deposit on a house shall include the legal and conveyance charges.

Mr. H. Brooke

No.

102. Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he will include in the proposed Bill on house purchase a provision to prevent mortgagees using Government funds from charging introduction fees.

Mr. H. Brooke

As explained in the White Paper "House Purchase", no building society using Government funds will be able to require payment of a premium or to make any other charge as consideration for an advance on mortgage