§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy on the inclusion of housing co-operatives funded jointly by the housing corporation and a building society in the mortgage interest relief at source scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontLoans to approved housing associations, including co-operatives, are already within the scope of the mortgage interest relief at source (MIRAS) scheme.