§ 27. Sir D. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the danger to health, he will inquire into the housing situation in Lybster where some families are living in homes which are unfit for human habitation and others in homes without piped water or sanitation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaclayI have been keeping in touch with Caithness County Council about housing needs in Lybster. Since the war the council has built 42 houses there, 10 are under construction and further building is proposed. In addition it has improved 7 houses and grant-aided the improvement of 14 others.
§ Sir D. RobertsonIn spite of the houses which have been built, there is a very real need in this large village where people are living in thoroughly unhealthy conditions. As the Secretary of State is the Minister responsible for housing in Scotland, will he ensure that the matter is not left entirely to the county council?
§ Mr. MaclayAs I have said, I have been keeping in touch with the Caithness County Council, and I understand that the council is thinking in terms of a further ten-fifteen houses to be built in the year 1960–61.