§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) when a decision will be taken under the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 on the agreement between members of the Building Societies Association; and what consultations have taken place with representatives of the consumer;
(2) if he is satisfied with the implementation by members of the Building Societies Association of their agreement with the Office of Fair Trading on the valuation and surveying of houses, especially as regards making the new arrangements known to consumers;
(3) whether he is satisfied with the implementation by members of the Building Societies Association of their agreement with the Office of Fair Trading on freedom of choice in house insurance and with the publicity societies have given to their agreement.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.