§ 11. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans have been made by the Special Areas Housing Association for the building of houses in other parts of Scotland for the relief of overcrowding; how many such houses are to be built; and to what towns and counties are they to be allotted?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe legal formalities for the reconstitution of the association to enable it to build outside the Special Areas were completed on 2nd March and the association are at present considering in what districts they should build. The total number of houses to be built outside the Special Areas is 8,500.
Mr. StewartCan my right hon. Friend say when the association will be able to indicate where they propose to build more new houses, and how soon they will be able to start upon this important work?
§ Mr. ColvilleI cannot give the hon. Member the date yet. The association have received a number of applications from authorities in various districts asking for the building of houses, and they are examining them.