HC Deb 27 February 1995 vol 255 c397W
Mr. David Atkinson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what help is being given to home owners with negative equity.

Mr. Nelson

The Bank of England estimates that the number of households with negative equity has fallen by over 44 per cent. since the end of 1992. The Government are pursuing sound economic policies designed to sustain economic recovery. That is the surest route to rising prosperity for all, including home owners who currently have negative equity.