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Repossession and Mortgage Arrears

In a rare moment of candour, I can tell the hon. Lady that, despite the fantastic induction into the Department given to me over the past few weeks, I do not have that information, but I shall find out and come back to her. In conclusion, the Government are working day and night to do what is required to help households through these difficult times. We need to ensure that, wherever possible, families do not have to suffer the trauma and upheaval of repossession. People need to be reassured that we shall do everything possible to help all households at risk, so that they can benefit from the package of help that we have provided. We shall continue to put pressure on lenders to ensure that they support their customers, to strengthen and accelerate the delivery of the schemes that we have put in place, and to ensure that households know where to get help if they are struggling. At every stage, we shall show that their Government are on their side. Sitting suspended.