§ 6. Mr. Stephenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many housing schemes are being proceeded with in the city of Glasgow, the names of such schemes, and the number of houses to be provided this year and in subsequent years?
§ Mr. ColvilleAll housing schemes in the city of Glasgow which had been started at the outbreak of war are being proceeded with, and 691 houses have been completed in the first six months of the war. In present circumstances, however, progress depends largely on the availability of material, and it is difficult to estimate the rate of output in the immediate future. I am in close touch with the corporation with a view to securing the completion of the largest number of houses as rapidly as practicable. There are 19 schemes comprising 2,780 houses at various stages of construction. I am circulating the names of the schemes in the Official Report.
§ Following are the names of the schemes:
- Balornock and Robroyston.
- Barrowfield.
- Berryknowes.
- Boydstone Road.
- Craigpark Drive.
- Deanston Drive.
- Florida Drive.
- Great Western Road.
- Harriet Street.
- Holmfauldhead Drive.
- Househillwood.
- Huntershill.
- Lincoln Avenue.
- Maukinfauld Road.
- Mill Road.
- North Keppoch.
- Pollock.
- Shawholm Street.
- Wyndford.
Mr. DavidsonIn view of the shortage of material, is any of the timber which is necessary for these schemes available from Scottish sources, or will it be available in the near future from Scottish sources?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am anxious to make it available from these sources wherever possible. As the hon. Gentleman knows, imported timber has been used up to now. There are technical difficulties, but I am trying to surmount them.
§ Mr. ColvilleYes, Sir, that is so.
§ 7. Mr. Stephenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps are being taken to carry on and complete the Barrowfield housing scheme in the Camlachie parliamentary division of Glasgow, in view of the housing conditions in this part of Glasgow?
§ Mr. ColvilleI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to his Question on this subject yesterday.
§ Mr. StephenIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the great hardship which people in this part of Glasgow are suffering, and will he press on with this scheme, in view of the fact that so many houses were to have been finished last year and were not?
§ Mr. ColvilleYes, Sir. Of course, this is one of a number of schemes. I am aware that the circumstances, as the hon. Gentleman says, are very pressing, and I will do what I can in the matter.