§ 56. Mr. JOHNSTONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been drawn to the decision of the Housing Committee in the upper ward of Renfrewshire to proceed no further with their housing scheme owing to the difficulty of having the scheme completed by 1st October, 1928; and whether he can give any indication that in such circumstances a period of grace after 1st October, 1928, will be allowed for completion without loss of subsidy?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part this matter will receive the 399 consideration of the Government but I am not at present in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. JOHNSTONIf I can supply the right hon. Gentleman with Press reports which would justify the facts stated in the question, will he reconsider his decision and make some public statement which will reassure this housing committee?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI desire to reassure any housing committee, but I am not in a position to make a statement at the present time.