§ 19. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he has not shared with the county council the liability for damages arising from the fire at Ballingry, Fife, particulars of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Fife, West.
Mr. McNeilThere are no grounds in my judgment upon which I could be expected to share liability in this case.
§ Mr. HamiltonIs my right hon. Friend aware that these houses were built to the specification of the Health Department? Should not the Health Department therefore bear some share of responsibility for what has occurred?
Mr. McNeilSurely my hon. Friend will agree that the houses were accepted completely at the discretion of the county council?
§ Mr. HamiltonCan my right hon. Friend tell us what is being done now to prevent a recurrence of fire in that type of house?
Mr. McNeilSome considerable steps have been taken, particulars of which I shall be delighted to send to my hon. Friend.