§ 28. Mr. CADOGANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many steel houses have been erected in Scotland by the Scottish National Housing Company and the Housing Trust, Limited?
§ Major ELLIOTI am informed that, as at the 5th instant, 1,522 steel houses had been erected in Scotland by the Scottish National Housing Company (Housing Trust), Limited.
§ Mr. CADOGANCan the Under-Secretary tell the House whether those employed in the erection of these steel houses were paid at the building trade rates of wages?
§ Major ELLIOTAny questions as to rates of wages do not arise out of this question.
§ Mr. SKELTONCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say which companies have completed their contracts, or to what extent?
§ Major ELLIOTRoughly speaking, the Weir and Cowieson contracts have been practically completed. The Atholl contract is some distance from completion. It was delayed by the coal stoppage.