HC Deb 23 October 1919 vol 120 c174
15. Major M`KENZIE WOOD

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he can state the number of houses which had been erected under the new housing schemes and the number upon which operations had commenced?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY, MINISTRY of HEALTH for SCOTLAND (Mr. Pratt)

Seventy-two temporary houses have been provided and are in occupation. No permanent houses have yet been completed. Seven hundred and sixty-eight houses are in course of erection, some of them being ready for roofing.

Mr. HOGGE

Are the seventy-two houses wooden houses?

Mr. PRATT

Yes.

Mr. ROSE

Does that apply to the whole of Scotland?

Mr. PRATT

Yes.