20. Mr. Mclnnesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that by keeping untenanted a large number of houses in Glasgow the Western Heritable Investment Company are in breach of the provisions of the statute under which the houses were built with the aid of subsidy from public funds; and what representations he has received from the Glasgow Corporation requesting him to discontinue the subsidy payments.
Commander Galbraith: So far as the first part of the Question is concerned, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on Tuesday, 17th November. The answer to the second part is "None."
Mr. MclnnesIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that this company is now seeking to let these houses at an increased rental which contains an element of the purchase price? This is contrary to the Rent Restriction Acts and, since Exchequer money is involved, will he take action in the matter?