§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the House Builders Federation regarding difficulties in obtaining road bonds under Section 193 of the Highways Act 1959 and Section 40 agreements in conjunction with those bonds; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThe House Builders Federation has written to my Department about the size of bond required by local authorities and the cost of financing such bonds, and it has suggested how these difficulties might be eased. The federation has been told that its suggestions are being considered. It will be sent a further reply as soon as possible.