HC Deb 01 May 1972 vol 836 cc4-5W
Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the increase in house prices in 1971–72 in South East Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas:

I refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave him on 24th and 26th April, 1972. Detailed information relating to particular areas of Wales is no available.—[Vol. 835, c. 220; 307–8.]

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his current policy for dealing with rising house prices in Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas:

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydvil (Mr. Rowlands) on 24th April, 1972. The policies announced on 27th April by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment will apply as appropriate in Wales. —[Vol. 835, c. 220.]

Mr. McBride

asked the Secretary of State for Wales to what extent he estimates the increase in house prices in Wales of 17 per cent. in the last 15 months will prevent working-class borrowers from securing mortgages, in view of the fact that building societies limit their loans to three times the salary of the borrower.

Mr. Peter Thomas:

The information I have does not substantiate the figure quoted by the hon. Member. I would refer him to the replies which I gave to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydvil (Mr. Rowlands) on 24th and 26th April, 1972. -[Vol. 835, c. 220. 307–8]