§ 48. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has received a report from the inspector sent to the village of Standburn to report on the housing and sanitary conditions; and, if so, what action does the Department of Health intend to take to improve the housing accommodation there for the population?
§ Mr. SKELTONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, the inspector's report has been communicated to the county council who have been asked to intimate in detail what action they propose to take to secure effective improvement in [housing conditions at Standburn.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODIf the council do not take action, what does his Department propose to do?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat seems to be a hypothetical question.