HC Deb 07 August 1912 vol 41 c3158
50. Captain MURRAY

asked the terms of reference to and the constitution of the Royal Commission on Housing for Scotland?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

The terms of the reference are "To inquire into the housing of the industrial population of Scotland, rural and urban (with special reference in the rural districts to the housing of miners and agricultural labourers); and to report what legislative or administrative action is in their opinion desirable to remedy existing defects." I am not yet able to announce the names of the Commissioners.

Captain MURRAY

May we assume that the names of the Commission will be announced during the Recess?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I do not wish to make any definite promise, but I think it is probable.

Mr. JOHN WARD

Will the terms of reference enable the Commission to inquire into the scandalous neglect of the Government with regard to the housing of navvies at Rosyth?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Yes, Sir. I do not think that that subject will be excluded.