§ 41. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to secure a greater measure of mechanisation in the building of municipal housing in Scotland.
§ Mr. J. StuartMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Works and I take every opportunity of reminding the industry and local authorities by way of demonstration and otherwise of the importance of mechanical aids. Many large contractors for local authority houses make considerable use of these aids
§ Mr. HughesIs the Secretary of State aware that even at the present rate of progress it will take nearly a quarter of a century before the housing problem in Scotland is reasonably solved? Can he not speed up the process of mechanising the building industry?
§ Mr. StuartI can assure the hon Gentleman that we are doing all we can to speed up the matter and that we fully realise the importance of mechanisation. I think we are progressing.