§ Mr. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether before issuing Circular 68/67, Advances by Local Authorities for House Purchase in 1968–69, he considered an alternative basis for the quota as the amount offered in 1966–67 rather than the amount lent; if he is aware that the present bases for the quota unduly restrict London Boroughs which made no offers in 1965–66 and consequently made less actual loans in 1966–67; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this.
§ Mr. MacCollSeveral alternative methods of allocation have been considered, including commitments rather than advances in 1966–67, and authorities were invited to say in reply to Circular 68/67 whether they considered the proposed method unreasonable in their case. Those replies are now being considered and there will be further discussions with the local authority associations.