HC Deb 20 January 1970 vol 794 c89W
49. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the further recovery in the country's financial situation, he will now authorise the banks to include house builders in their priority list of borrowers.

Mr. Diamond

No. The priority categories of credit are all related to securing and maintaining a strong balance of payments, which remains the central policy objective.