HC Deb 25 November 1930 vol 245 c1125W
Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is prepared to advise a reduction in rents of Government steel houses at, Sandyhills, Shettleston, Glasgow, due to the inconvenience suffered by tenants by continual alterations and the lack of comfort in these houses?

Mr. W. ADAMSON

I am informed that the alterations referred to will result in safer and more comfortable houses, and that the tenants affected are being allowed compensation for disturbance and inconvenience.

Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the annual rents of Government steel houses of a similar character at Tarbothie (Shotts), Blantyre, and Shettleston?

Mr. ADAMSON

No Government steel houses have been built at Blantyre. At Tarbothie only the bungalow type of three apartments has been built, and the annual rent is £15. At Shettleston, flatted and cottage types have been built, and the annual rents are—for flats of three apartments, £27 10s., and for cottages of three and four apartments, £28 and £34, respectively.