§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that certain builders are increasing their prices for houses by a surcharge in respect of Selective Employment Tax, and that this surcharge is excessive in many cases; and what steps he intends to take to prevent this practice.
§ Mr. MellishSome builders of houses for private sale may have increased prices because of the Selective Employment Tax. The statutory control of house prices is not practicable but the Government expect builders to hold prices down during the standstill period.