HC Deb 27 January 1953 vol 510 cc91-2W
59. Mr. Wheatley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of applications for licences to build private houses which were made to Edinburgh Corporation during 1952; the number of such applications which were granted; and the number of such licences which were returned by the licensee or not proceeded with.

Mr. J. Stuart

In 1952, the Corporation issued licences for 419 houses. Licences for seven houses were returned. While precise information is not available, the corporation estimate that 120 applications were refused during the year.

60. Mr. Wheatley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will provide the information, not contained in the published quarterly Housing Returns, regarding the number of licences for the building of private houses issued by local authorities in Scotland during 1952 which were returned by the licensee or not proceeded with.

Mr. J. Stuart

The information asked for could be obtained only by a special return and I hesitate to put the additional work involved on local authorities at the present time.

61. Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for permission to build private dwelling-houses in Aberdeenshire were considered by the Aberdeen County Council on 16th January; how many were granted; and how many refused.

Mr. J. Stuart

On 16th January Aberdeen County Council considered 31 applications for licences to build 33 private houses and granted eight licences for 10 houses. The remaining applications were deferred for further consideration.