§ Mr. Robin F. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the total amount for which he is prepared to grant borrowing consent to finance council house building exceeds the amount for which he has received applications, and the balance at present available.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownIt has not been necessary to restrict the programme of new house building by local authorities for lack of funds.
§ Mr. Robin F. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will confirm that the relevant expenditure from which Edinburgh District Council has been requested to make savings of £1.9 millions does not include the housing revenue account.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownYes.