§ 75. Mr. Neil Macleanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that a number of tenement houses in Govan, while structurally sound, are in a bad state of repair, so far as the roofs are concerned and the tenants of the upper flats are having their bedding and other furnishings destroyed in wet weather; that the rents, including the sum permitted by the Rent Restriction Acts, are being collected regularly, but the responsible owners or their agents refuse to do any repairs; and what immediate action he proposes to take in view of further damage and inconvenience during the winter.
§ The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Westwood)Glasgow Corporation say that while they cannot identify the properties concerned, they are aware of a number of such properties in areas in the City which would have been cleared but for the war. The Corporation are at present considering what action should be taken in the matter. If my hon. Friend will be good enough to furnish the addresses of the properties which he has in mind my right hon. Friend will make inquiries through the Corporation forthwith.
§ Mr. MacleanIs it the case that Glasgow Corporation have already received complaints, not only from the inhabitants of these particular tenements, but myself, and that therefore these tenements can be easily identified and a statement given to the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland?
§ Mr. WestwoodI would prefer that my hon. Friend should provide us with the advice for which I have asked, and we will take immediate action.
§ Sir I. AlberyWhen the right hon. Gentleman has received the information for which he has asked, what action will then be taken?
§ Mr. WestwoodAppropriate action will be taken in accordance with the powers that are vested in my Department.