§ 31. Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in the interest of competition, he will name the county councils in Scotland which have received a reduced allocation for domestic building because they have failed to build up to the limit of their previous allocation.
Commander GalbraithA variety of circumstances determines the number of houses to be built by local authorities, and quite often the circumstances are outside the local authority's control. A statement such as my hon. Friend desires would, therefore, be misleading.
§ Mr. MaitlandWould it not be of advantage, despite all my hon. and gallant Friend has said, to consider the competitive instinct and the competitive pride that might be invoked if county councils were encouraged in this fashion?