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Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 April 2000. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 April 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will introduce legislation to ensure that a separated or divorced husband or wife is not liable for mortgage arrears on his or her former marital home which accrue after he or she has left that property.
Answer

Mr. Hunter: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will introduce legislation to ensure that a separated or divorced husband or wife is not liable for mortgage arrears on his or her former marital home which accrue after he or she has left that property. [117121] Angela Eagle: This Department has no plans to introduce such legislation. This is a matter for those concerned to resolve.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
347 c473W; 117121
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Arrears Liability Divorce Mortgages Separation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk