§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the future of his joint advisory committee with the Building Societies Association; and whether he will invite the Housebuilders Federation to join the committee.
§ Mr. StanleyI believe that the joint advisory committee on building society mortgage finance, which was established by a Conservative Administration in 1973, continues to perform a very useful function. Having considered the matter I am764W not convinced that it would be right to enlarge the membership of this committee. My right hon. Friend and I have however already met representatives of the Housebuilders Federation and are ready to do so again whenever necessary; and there are regular contacts between the federation and officials of this Department.