§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what special assistance he proposes to make available to Scottish local authorities faced with urgent demands for short- and long-term housing facilities.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe new subsidy arrangements give local authorities every encouragement to build to meet need wherever it arises. Where houses are required to meet economic expansion, I am prepared to consider authorising assistance by the Scottish Special Housing Association.