§ 58. Mr. Stephenasked the Minister of Supply whether he will take the necessary steps for the provision of timber to enable Barrowfield housing scheme, in the Camlachie Parliamentary Division of Glasgow, to be completed, in view of the housing conditions in this part of Glasgow?
§ Captain McEwenI have been asked to reply. The Department of Health are calling for returns from local authorities with regard to the present stage of house building to enable them to decide the basis of the distribution of a small supply of timber which it is hoped will become available after 31st March, and the case of the Barrowfield scheme will be considered. Meantime the Corporation of Glasgow are preparing revised plans in consultation with the Department of Health for Scotland for the completion of houses by methods which will reduce to a minimum the amount of timber required.
§ Mr. StephenIs the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware of the terrible housing conditions in this part of the city, and will he see to it that this scheme is completed?
§ Captain McEwenYes, certainly, Sir, within the limits of the reply that I have given.
§ Mr. BuchananIs the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that in this same city, where timber is denied for absolutely necessary housing such as this, timber is being used for luxury building, which is not required, and what steps does he intend to take?
§ Captain McEwenI am not aware that that is the case.
§ Mr. BuchananHas the hon. and gallant Gentleman ever visited the city of Glasgow and seen luxury building going up in the centre of the city and timber being used, whereas the erection of working-class houses is being denied?