HC Deb 26 May 1936 vol 312 c1801
4. Mr. BARR

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total number of houses completed in Scotland with State assistance from 1919 till 31st December, 1935, or the last available date; and the total amount of State subsidy paid in respect thereof?

Sir G. COLLINS

The total number of houses completed in Scotland with State assistance from 1919 till 31st March last is 200,961, and the total amount of State subsidy paid up to that date is £21,235,550.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Is the Secretary of State satisfied with the progress that is being made with house building for the working class in Scotland at the moment?

Sir G. COLLINS

The local authorities have been very active in this matter and their efforts to remove overcrowding are being driven forward with success.

Mr. MOREING

What does the subsidy amount to per head of the taxpaying population?

Mr. SPEAKER

That is a question which ought to be on the Paper.