§ 54. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether it is proposed to set up a Scottish Housing Corporation on the lines recommended by the Departmental Committee on Scottish Housing?
§ Mr. SKELTONThe recommendations of the committee, including the proposal to set up a Scottish Housing Corporation, are receiving careful consideration, but my right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to make any announcement on the matter.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYCan my hon. Friend give us an assurance that in considering this matter he is not prejudiced or bound in any way by legislation which is being passed for England?
§ Mr. SKELTONNo legislation on this topic has yet been passed in either country, and the report of the Scottish committee will be considered exclusively on its merits.