§ Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what discussions he has had with building societies about the operation of the Housing Defects Act; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what undertakings he has received from building societies about the mortgageability of houses in categories named in the Housing Defects Act;
(3) what information he has as to those categories of housing which, prior to the passing of the Housing Defects Act, were difficult to mortgage on account of structural defects, real or potential, and which have become mortgageable since the passing of the Act.
§ Mr. GowDiscussions with the National House Building Council and the Building Societies Association are continuing. I shall reply fully to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.