Good news. Finally, an MP has taken an informed interest in the mortgage shortfall 'debt' recovery scandal, and is taking active steps to highlight the situation and bring about change on our behalf. He is particularly concerned that the lenders will not supply proper proof of these 'debts' and that they so often appear to have sold repossessed properties far too cheaply.(posted 8482 days ago)People have been sending him their stories and documented evidence of unfair pratices on the part of lenders from all over the country.
He has now tabled a second Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons on this issue, his first having received good support. He is also planning to sponsor an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons, and meet with lenders' senior figures.
You can help Mike Hancock keep up the pressure. He has asked me to pass on a message to every shortfall victim who reads the Hope Repossession Page and who feels that they have been treated unfairly:
Will you write to your MPs and ask them to:
1. Write to the Chairman of the lender concerned, asking for a public statement from him (or her) that ex borrowers will be given full access to their files and to all the proof & evidence of shortfall claims against them.
2. Support (sign) the EDM.
3. Support and take part in the forthcoming Adjournment Debate.
If you need to find out who your MP is, and/or want to find out how to contact them (some but not all have email addresses), go to:
www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/faqs-ind.htm
This brings you to a Frequently Asked Questions page on the House of Commons web site. Scroll down to questions six and seven: 'Who is my MP?' and 'How to contact your MP'.
Mike Hancock MP can be contacted at: 1a Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SE. Tel 023 9286 1055. Fax 023 9283 0530. Or you can email him via the House of Commons web site. (He is the Lib Dem MP for Portsmouth South.) He can only act directly for his own constituents, which is one of reasons why he needs all of you to contact your own MPs and ask them to get involved.
This campaign has been growing slowing since late last summer - it's now bearing fruit.
Thanks & well done, everybody! all best, Eleanor.