Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of houses required in Scotland to replace unfit houses and to put an end to overcrowding; and how many houses were built for these purposes during 1937?
§ Mr. ColvilleIt is estimated that the total number of houses required in Scotland to replace unfit houses and to put an end to overcrowding is about 250,000. The number of houses built by local authorities specifically for these purposes in 1937 was 12,857.
Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many types of timber houses are being built by local authorities in Scotland; and how many local authorities have decided to build timber houses?
§ Mr. ColvilleI understand that local authorities are considering the use of both the solid timber wall and the timber framed wall types of construction. With regard to the second part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. and learned Member for Greenock (Mr. R. Gibson) on 14th June.
Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of houses in Scotland without separate water-closets or baths?
§ Mr. ColvilleIt is estimated that there are about 350,000 houses in Scotland714W without separate water-closets and about 400,000 without baths.