§ Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of the companies approached by his Department with a request that they adopt a voluntary code of conduct for second mortgages, showing those that have replied in the affirmative and those who have not.
§ Sir G. HoweSo far replies have been received to over 60 per cent. of the letters which were sent personally to the chairmen of companies holding Section 123 certificates. Most of these replies have indicated willingness to adopt the voluntary code although in a few instances clarification of some aspects has been sought. I will consider whether the action proposed would be appropriate when all replies have been received.