§ Earl Russellasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the changes in help with mortgage interest announced by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish on 30th November 1994 (HL Deb., col. 646) will require primary legislation and, if so, whether that legislation will be embodied in a separate Bill.
§ Lord Mackay of ArdbrecknishThe rules providing assistance with mortgage interest in Income Support will be amended using secondary legislation.