§ 25. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the reasons for the slow rate of completion of the Lindsay, the Orlit, the Stuart, the Whitson-Fairhurst and the Wimpey permanent non-traditional houses in Scotland; and what steps he is taking to speed up this rate.
§ Mr. J. J. RobertsonAfter the initial stages of the development of prefab. types, progress was necessarily slow, and in addition these programmes, in common with others, were checked last year by bad weather and serious shortages of materials. I have good hopes, however, that a substantial number of houses of each of the type mentioned will be finished during 1948.
§ Mr. WillisIs my hon. Friend aware that 1,300 of these houses were commenced over a year ago and that only 400 have been completed, and can he now give an assurance that he will take steps to speed up the completion of the remainder?
§ Mr. RobertsonSteps have already been taken to ensure that there will be a more regular supply of raw materials for the completion of these houses.
§ Mr. GallacherCan the hon. Gentleman say what effect the increase in the interest rate will have on the building of these and other houses?
§ Mr. RobertsonThat is another question.
§ Mr. GallacherIt is a very serious question.