HC Deb 08 February 1934 vol 285 c1306
78. Mr. DUNCAN GRAHAM

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that, in May, 1933, his Department received an application from the Dundee Town Council for permission to erect a larger proportion of two-roomed houses than 25 per cent., and the application was refused; that since then the application has been renewed by the town council; and whether there is now any change in the circumstances that would justify a reversal of the decision previously given?

Mr. SKELTON

The answer to the first two parts of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part, the renewed application which the corporation have submitted is at present under consideration, and I am not in a position to make any announcement on the matter.

Mr. GRAHAM

Have the Department received resolutions of protest from representative organisations in Dundee against the town council's renewed application?

Mr. SKELTON

I believe that is the case, but before giving a definite answer I shall have to inquire.

Mr. GRAHAM

Will there be an inquiry into the matter by the hon. Gentleman's Department before a decision is made?

Mr. SKELTON

Very full consideration will be given to it and all the relevant circumstances will be taken into account.

Miss HORSBRUGH

Will my hon. Friend call the attention of the Dundee local authority to the building of smaller three-roomed houses which could be let at a rental very little in excess of two-roomed houses?

Mr. SKELTON

I have already done something in that regard and will do more if possible.