§ Q9. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Prime Minister, in view of the need for expediting the progress of housing in Scotland, if he will appoint a Minister who will have no other duties but planning a housing drive for Scotland.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Prime Minister aware of the tremendous problem of housing which still faces Scotland? The City of Glasgow at present cannot hope to solve its housing problem for 20 years and even in enlightened counties like Ayrshire newly married couples have still to be on the waiting list seven years. Does he not think that a new drive should be organised?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir, but this is a question about whether a special Minister should be appointed, and I do not think that that is the right method.