§ 42. Sir D. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give Sutherland County Council additional assistance for building two-roomed houses for elderly persons living alone in Helmsdale and elsewhere where they are needed.
§ Mr. GalbraithSutherland County Council is already aware that remote-area subsidy, in addition to the basic 1095 Exchequer subsidy, would be available for two-apartment houses provided for such special needs.
§ Sir D. RobertsonWill my hon. Friend take immediate action in regard to an ex-Service man who served in two world wars, and who is threatened today with eviction because his house has been sold over his head?
§ Mr. GalbraithAs I think my hon. Friend knows, I must leave this sort of decision to the county council, which knows all the circumstances.
§ Mr. GalbraithThe hon. Gentleman had better wait until we come to that point in Committee.