§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how much it has cost central Government funds to guarantee 100 per cent. mortgages; and if he will now extend this guarantee to more house purchasers.
§ Mr. FreesonNo claim has yet been received under a guarantee issued within the option mortgage guarantee scheme. My right hon. Friend has no power to extend the scheme to other house-purchasers, to whom certain facilities are252W available in the ordinary way from insurance companies.