[Written Question] Mortgages: Government Assistance

UK Parliament Written Questions Thursday 04 June 2026, 09:19 UTC By Jim Shannon 1 min read

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Question by: Jim Shannon Answering Body: Treasury Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with mortgage lenders on support available for homeowners experiencing financial difficulty.

Jim Shannon (PERSON) Exchequer (ORG)

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[Written Question] Mortgages: Government Assistance

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