HC Deb 23 October 1945 vol 414 c1947W
B. Neven-Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Swedish wooden houses have been allotted to Scotland; whether additional supplies are likely to be available when the present quota is exhausted; and whether individuals who are willing to bear the whole cost of erecting such houses for occupation by themselves will have an opportunity of buying them.

Mr. Buchanan

Of 5,000 timber houses ordered from Sweden 2,500 have been allotted to Scotland. The question of ordering more is not being overlooked. All the houses to be supplied will be erected by or on behalf of local authorities under the Housing Acts and none will be available for private purchase.