§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the outcome 353W of his talks with representatives of Coatbridge Town Council regarding the need for additional financial assistance to meet the heavy costs of the strengthening of the high rise flats, and the loss of housing subsidies consequent upon his instructions.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellMy hon. Friend the Under-Secretary for Development met the town council in August. Since then the problems have been further considered, and I am sending the hon. Member a copy of a letter which I have recently sent to the town council.