§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the figures for new houses started, under construction and completed, respectively, in Scotland in the years 1967, 1968 and 1969 to date; and what are his estimates for 1970.
§ Mr. RossThe figures as at 30th September each year are as follows:
Number of Houses 1967 1968 1969 Started 32,649 32,132 30,070 Under construction 55,852 57,354 56,360 Completed 27,347 27,864 29,268 I cannot give firm forecasts for 1970.