§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many surveys, as laid down in Part II, Section 13(3) of the Housing (Scotland) Act, have been carried 406W out; and how many are now being planned by local authorities.
§ Mr. William RossI do not have this information. Local authorities are not required to inform me of such surveys.
§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many housing action areas are in existence; and how many are now being planned by local authorities.
§ Mr. William RossThe declaration of housing action areas is provided for in the Housing (Scotland) Act 1974, which comes into operation on 27th November. I do not yet know what proposals local authorities may have in mind.