§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received to include in his proposed legislation to impose a freeze on prices and incomes provision that will cover the advertised price of new and second-hand houses and flats, whether subject to contract or not, and where the contracts have been despatched by the vendor's solicitor but not exchanged.
§ Mr. NottMy right hon. Friend has received no representations. The Government are taking steps to ensure that the present rapid increase in private housing starts is sustained. An increase in the supply of houses is the best way of solwing down rising prices.