§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if, in conjunction with the building societies, he will propose a voluntary code to deal with problems arising under the house 140W purchase scheme so as fairly to apportion, between the owner and the building society, the moneys received in relation to each house where the valuation is substantially less than the original purchase price; and whether he will consider legislation to deal with this problem.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThis matter is at present being discussed with the Building Societies Association.
§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will include within the house purchase scheme householders who have moved their families to other premises but where one member of the household sleeps in the premises from time to time to protect the house from vandals.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe Northern Ireland Housing Executive, assisted by the Advisory Committee, and consulting where necessary the Ministry of Development, is responsible for determining whether individual applicants meet the criteria of the scheme. People in the situation described by my hon. Friend should apply in the normal way.