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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Malcolm Thornton (Conservative), on Tuesday, 23 June 1992, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 49 members in total.

FURTHER EXPANSION OF HOME OWNERSHIP

That this House welcomes the very substantial growth in home ownership under the Conservative Government since 1979; welcomes the significant part played by the private housebuilding industry in helping people to buy their own homes; is concerned that though Ministers have rightly indicated that the economic factors are in place for a revival of the industry, it has not yet manifested itself in increased sales or site activity; endorses the Government's view that the industry must be in the forefront of leading the economy out of recession; and hopes that the Government will provide early assistance in that regard, especially by a further extension of the moratorium on stamp duty.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

FURTHER EXPANSION OF HOME OWNERSHIP (307A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Austin Mitchell (primary, Labour) and tabled on Sunday, 18 October 1992. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
leave out from "1979" to end, and add 'but regrets that this has not been accompanied by any increase in house building for ownership or for rent, considers that the house building of this government is pathetic and urges the government now to save the house building industry, stimulate the economy and tackle the growing problems of homelessness by a massive boost to the house building programme, particularly for rental by local authorities and housing associations but also for private ownership encouraged by a rapid reduction in interest rates.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
307 
307A1 
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Stamp duties
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk