§ 22. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he is taking respecting the Scottish Special Housing Association houses on the Fintry housing estate, Dundee, where major repairs have been shown to be necessary.
§ Mr. GalbraithMy right hon. Friend has asked the Association for a full report as soon as possible, and to keep him closely informed of events. At the same time, the Association proposes to put in hand forthwith permanent remedial work and has been in touch with the tenants and the Town Council of Dundee to explain the necessary arrangements.
§ Mr. ThomsonIn view of the gravity of this matter, once the Secretary of State has received this technical report, will he consider holding a full public inquiry, as was done in the similar case in respect of Hatfield new town in England? Meantime, will the Minister encourage the S.S.H.A. to give every possible help to the tenants in the problems with which they are faced through this disaster?
§ Mr. GalbraithMy right hon. Friend is very sympathetic towards the tenants and will certainly do that. We 443 had better wait, however, until we see what is contained in the technical report.