§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action his Department is taking to eradicate the problem of dampness in houses.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe Government consider condensation in local authority housing as the most serious aspect of the general problem of dampness in housing. The 181W cost of remedial treatment has been given special weight in the housing allocations to local authorities for 1982–83. In addition, further studies are being carried out by my Department into methodology and effectiveness of various means of dealing with the problem.