HC Deb 20 May 1897 vol 49 cc907-8
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether, in view of the fact that, under the Public Health (Scotland) Bill, the majority of the black houses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland will be liable to be condemned as insanitary dwellings, will he consider the advisability of introducing into the Congested Districts Bill a provision rendering the crofters and fishermen assistance in the erection of suitable dwellings?

*THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. GRAHAM MURRAY,) Buteshire

The point raised by the hon. Member will have the consideration of the Secretary for Scotland.

MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce this Session a Bill to deal with the grant in aid of congested districts in the Highlands arid Islands of Scotland; and, if so, will he state when the Bill will be introduced?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.

I hope this Bill will be introduced in the course of the present Session. Whether time will be found for its discussion depends upon the reception, it meets with from hon. Gentlemen.

MR. WEIR

asked at what date the Bill would be introduced?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I hope before Whitsuntide.