HC Deb 28 July 1971 vol 822 c93W
76. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if his discussions with the insurance industry on the lowering of mortgage indemnity assurance premium rates have now been completed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Amery

All the insurance companies participating in the option mortgage guarantee scheme have now agreed to reduce their premium rates by ½ per cent. all round. The new rates vary from 2 to 3½ per cent. of the amount guaranteed.