§ Mr. DarlingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to publish the draft legislation on the reform of the Building Societies Acts; how long the consultative period will be; and if he will make a statement. [4846]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightThe Government intend to publish a draft Building Societies Bill for three months' consultation early in the new year, with the aim of introducing new legislation during the life of this Parliament. The draft Bill will amend the Building Societies Act 1986.