74. Mr. McKIEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can make any statement with regard to the delay of the Department of Agriculture for Scotland in providing more houses to replace the defective houses on the estate of the department at Terregles, Kirkcudbrightshire?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEArrangements for the erection of three additional houses at Terregles are in progress. The examination of tenders and the completion of other arrangements must precede the commencement of building operations, but no avoidable delay will occur.
Mr. McKIEIn view of the inordinate length of time taken, will my right hon. and gallant Friend, through the Scottish Office, impress on the Department of Agriculture for Scotland the urgency of this matter?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEI will do all in my power to see that the matter is expedited.