HC Deb 01 April 1971 vol 814 cc441-2W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated total figure for local authority mortgage lending for house purchase between 31st March, 1970 and 31st March, 1971, or to the nearest date for which information is available to his Department.

Mr. Peter Walker

Lending by local authorities in England and Wales for house purchase amounted to £100 million for the period between 31st March, 1970, and 31st December, 1970. Later figures are not available owing to delays resulting from the postal dispute.