21. Mr. McKieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement regarding the delay in the erection of council houses at New Abbey, Kirkcudbrightshire.
§ Mr. BuchananTenders for this scheme of 12 houses were approved on 29th August. I am informed that because of labour difficulties the excavator and brickwork contractor has found it impossible to make a start. In view of these difficulties I have requested that the scheduling of the scheme under the Essential Work Order should be considered as a matter of urgency.