Mortgage Charter

Debate between Jeremy Hunt and Jane Hunt

Monday 26th June 2023 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Hunt]

It is generous of the hon. Lady to put aside so many things. I will also put aside the fact that Labour opposed the powers that would have meant the mandatory imposition of the charter on the banks and lenders would have been possible. What I will say to her is that the charter will be monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority. It will take appropriate action if it thinks that banks and lenders are in breach of their statutory duties.

[Jane Hunt (Loughborough) (Con)]

I recently met constituents in The Wolds villages who have shared ownership arrangements for their properties with a housing association. They have never missed a payment. Please will my right hon. Friend confirm that the mortgage charter will assist those across the country with shared ownership schemes?

[Jeremy Hunt]

I am absolutely delighted to give that confirmation.