§ 33. Mr. MacKENZIE LIVINGSTONEasked the Secretary for, Scotland whether, in view of the fact that the Scottish crofters and smallholders are not provided for in the new Housing Bill, he will take steps to arrange for building loans to crofters and smallholders at a reduced rate of interest, and thus help to raise the standard of housing, especially in the Highlands?
§ Mr. PRINGLEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that under the Financial Resolution it will be impossible to make provision for a larger subsidy for crofters?
§ Mr. LIVINGSTONEWill the right hon. Gentleman see that the crofter is not penalised under the housing legislation merely because he is a crofter?
Mr. ADAMSONI have already informed the hon. Gentleman that I am making careful inquiries into that phase of the question.
§ Mr. PRINGLECan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Scottish Office was consulted at all before the Housing Bill was introduced?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in every Housing Bill there has been special provision for this class of men?