§ 27. Mr. Robert Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has given further consideration to the position of housing in Greenock and elsewhere in Scotland, and the need for a Government grant appropriate to, or proportional to, the size of the house provided; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject?
The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn)My right hon. Friend is in constant touch with the Greenock Town Council and the other local authorities in Scotland to secure the utmost expedition in the provision of new houses for the working classes. With regard to the second part of the question, as my right hon. Friend stated during the Debate on the Housing (Scotland) Acts (Continuation of Contributions) Order on 29th March, the whole question of housing subsidies is at present under discussion between the Department of Health and a sub-committee appointed by the Associations of Local Authorities.