§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the next housing condition survey will be carried out in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramNo national house condition surveys have been carried out in Scotland. My right hon. and learned Friend is so far not convinced that the significant resources which would be required to produce accurate information beyond that already available should be deflected from the primary task of undertaking work on the housing stock.
Local authorities have duties to consider housing conditions and needs in their areas and powers to carry out surveys to identify the condition of the stock.