HC Deb 23 July 1957 vol 574 cc218-9
30. Mr. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the future rent policy of the Scottish Special Housing Association.

Mr. J. N. Browne

My right hon. Friend is now considering proposals for revision of the rents of houses belonging to the Scottish Special Housing Association which the association has submitted to him. My right hon. Friend will advise the Association of his decision as soon as possible.

Mr. Ross

Will the hon. Gentleman inform the Secretary of State that we are in no great hurry to deal with these proposals? Might I make the suggestion that we discuss them here before he attempts to implement them?

Mr. Speaker rose

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Mr. Ross

Can I not get an answer from the Joint Under-Secretary, Mr. Speaker?s

Mr. Browne

I could not commit my hon. Friend on the subject of how this matter will be discussed. The hon. Member should bear in mind that variations in the rents of Scottish Special Housing Association houses do not require the approval of this House.