§ Mr. Woodburnasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the annual amount contributed by the Government to the cost of housing in Scotland for each year from, and including, 1945.
§ Mr. J. StuartFollowing are the net sums expended annually by the Exchequer in grants and other payments for the provision and improvement of housing accommodation in Scotland during this period:
Financial Year Amount £ 1944–45 3,484,720 1945–46 3,521,753 1946–47 4,982,800 1947–48 6,177,027 1948–49 9,633,328 1949–50 10,652,840 1950–51 10,209,577 1951–52 (estimate) 10,683,600