§ 9. Mr. McGovernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will take steps to secure that the Second Scottish National Housing Company, Limited, reduce the rents of steel houses at Sandy-hills and Springhoig, Glasgow, as the Glasgow Corporation have reduced their house rents for houses of a corresponding size in these areas?
§ Mr. ElliotIn terms of their agreement with the Department of Health for Scotland, the company are required to fix their rents by reference to the rents charged for similar accommodation in the district. I have had inquiry made and am satisfied that the rents charged at Sandyhills and Springboig are in accordance with this agreement.
§ Mr. McGovernIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the rents of corresponding houses in the area have been reduced by the Glasgow Corporation, and that, in addition to that fact, these houses are very much inferior to ordinary brick houses; and will he reconsider asking the company to reduce the rents of these houses?
§ Mr. ElliotNo, Sir. There are 3,950 houses in a district close by, the rents of which vary from £26 to £36 per annum and the rents of the company's houses vary from £27 10s. to £34 per annum.