§ 13. Mr. Westwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many authorities in Scotland have made by-laws under Section 70 of the Housing (Scotland) Act, 1935?
§ Mr. ColvilleEleven authorities have made by-laws under this Section. In addition 28 authorities have in operation by-laws made under the corresponding Sections of the Housing (Scotland) Act, 1925, which continue to have effect in so far as they could have been made under the 1935 provision.
§ Mr. WestwoodIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the progress that is being made by local authorities in Scotland with these by-laws, to enable them to have decent housing accommodation, as regards houses maintained by private enterprise and even those which have been re-conditioned?
§ Mr. ColvilleI think there is room for improvement, but I may add that 88 local authorities have intimated that they are adopting by-laws which will be submitted for confirmation by the Department. Of course, the hon. Member knows that model sets of by-laws have been issued by the Department.