§ 50. Mr. Eyreasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what targets have been fixed for housing completions in 1967 as a result of the reviews he has held with representatives of the builders, the building societies and the local authorities; what division this represents between private and public sector housing; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GreenwoodThe recent increase in the amount of money available through building societies for house mortgages should help in this direction. I have had discussions with representatives of the builders and building societies about other steps which might be taken to stimulate private building. Action has already been taken on two matters to which they attached particular importance; that is, better facilities for bank credit for house-builders and for bridging finance for house purchasers.