§ 41. Mr. JOHNSTONasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has yet considered a resolution passed unanimously by the Corporation of Dundee on the 5th instant, urging the immediate introduction of legislation to prevent the conversion of dwelling-houses into shops and business premises during the present scarcity; and what steps, if any, he proposes to take?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have received a copy of the resolution referred to in the first part of the question. I am not in a position to make any statement concerning it except that full consideration will be given to its terms in the event of legislation being introduced on the point to which it relates.
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURSeeing that such conversions are taking place in England and Scotland, should not Sections 5 and 6 of the expired Housing (Additional Powers) Act. 1919, now be introduced?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo. not without very careful consideration. I do not think it is necessary, as my information is that there is a very small number.