§ 54. Mr. T. Fraserasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local authorities' proposals for the demolition or repair of unfit houses have been approved with and without modification.
§ Mr. J. StuartProposals have been submitted by 219 authorities and of these 198 have been approved. I have had no occasion to make any formal modifications, although in 29 cases the proposals were adjusted by agreement with the authorities before approval.
§ Mr. FraserWas the adjustment made in the proposals in favour of more or of fewer houses being demolished as unfit?
§ Mr. StuartI should require notice of that question. The adjustments were of a minor character, and they were amended by agreement.
§ 55. Mr. T. Fraserasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local authorities have asked for an extension of the period within which to submit proposals for dealing with unfit houses; and in how many cases an extension was granted.
§ Mr. J. StuartTwenty-five authorities asked for, and 22 were granted extensions. Proposals are still outstanding from only six of these authorities.