Building Societies Association

HC Deb 27 May 1982 vol 24 c362W

Mr. Weetch

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will place in the Library a copy of his speech to the Building Societies Association on 18 May.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

Yes. A copy was placed in the Library on 20 May.

Mr. Squire

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received following his speech to the annual dinner of the Building Societies Association; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

My right hon. and learned Friend has received no formal representations. But the chairman of the Building Societies Association, in responding to the speech, expressed his gratitude for the calm and constructive manner in which the Chancellor conveyed his advice, commented that it bore scant resemblance to some reports anticipating it in the press, and promised that the association would study carefully what he had said.

A copy of the full speech has already been placed in the Library of the House.