§ Mr. Allasonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state for each year from 1969 to 1972, and to the latest convenient date in 1973, what were the amounts devoted by local authorities in England and Wales for loans for home ownership, and the numbers of mortgages granted.
§ Mr. EyreThe information requested is as follows:
LOANS TO PRIVATE PERSONS FOR HOUSE PURCHASE ENGLAND AND WALES Year Number of Loans Amount Lent £ thousands 1969 19,096 42,156 1970 44,103 118,343 1971 47,174 126,682 1972 45,202 132,927 1973 (First 3 quarters) 43,477 211,445