§ 5. Sir T. Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to state his policy in regard to the occupation of disused Army huts in the neighbourhood of Ayr by families from overcrowded houses in other districts.
Mr. McNeilThese huts will be cleared as soon as the occupants can get other accommodation. I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given to him on this subject on 2nd May.
§ Sir T. MooreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the reply he gave me before was distinctly unsatisfactory? If he will not grant enough licences to the county council or allow the private builders to build, how is the alternative accommodation to be provided?
Mr. McNeilThe hon. and gallant Gentleman is making assumptions which are quite unwarranted. I am in consultation with the appropriate authorities about the building programme, and I must repeat that the primary responsibility for rehousing rests with the local authority.