HC Deb 16 December 1964 vol 704 cc80-1W
Mr. Manuel

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he will take to enable people who intend to build their own houses to receive mortgages at favourable rates of interest.

Mr. Ross

As my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government explained in reply to Questions on 24th November, the Government wish to complete their reviews of housing subsidies and finance, in conjunction with the local authority associations, before any statement is made about interest charges on loans to private individuals for house purchase.