§ 13. Dr. Millerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new houses were completed in Scotland in the public and private sectors, respectively, in the year ended 30th September 1972; and if he will make a statement on the Government's immediate plans for housing in Scotland.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI refer the hon. Gentleman to the Housing Return for Scotland, 30th September 1972. My aim is to ensure that all housing needs are met, either by the building of new houses or by the improvement of existing houses.
§ 38. Dr. Millerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what alterations he plans in the standards of new houses in the public sector.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithMy right hon. Friend keeps these standards under review and alters them as and when necessary.
§ 39. Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses were completed by local authorities in Scotland in each of the first three quarters of 1972; and what were the figures for the corresponding three quarters in 1971 and 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellFollowing is the information:
LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSE COMPLETIONS 1970 1971 1972 1st Quarter 5,817 5,272 4,058 2nd Quarter 8,234 5,547 5,506 3rd Quarter 6,661 5,444 2,772