HC Deb 08 July 1924 vol 175 c1937
33. Mr. MacKENZIE LIVINGSTONE

asked the Secretary for, Scotland whether, in view of the fact that the Scottish crofters and smallholders are not provided for in the new Housing Bill, he will take steps to arrange for building loans to crofters and smallholders at a reduced rate of interest, and thus help to raise the standard of housing, especially in the Highlands?

Mr. ADAMSON

I am carefully examining the suggestion made in the question.

Mr. PRINGLE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that under the Financial Resolution it will be impossible to make provision for a larger subsidy for crofters?

Mr. LIVINGSTONE

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that the crofter is not penalised under the housing legislation merely because he is a crofter?

Mr. ADAMSON

I have already informed the hon. Gentleman that I am making careful inquiries into that phase of the question.

Mr. PRINGLE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Scottish Office was consulted at all before the Housing Bill was introduced?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in every Housing Bill there has been special provision for this class of men?