§ Mr. DewarTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many homes in Scotland were defined as being below the tolerable standard in 1979, 1983 and at the most recent date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. RifkindThe numbers of houses below the tolerable standard, as reported by local authorities to the Scottish Development Department, are set out in the table.
Number of dwellings below the tolerable standard Year Estimated number at 31 March 1979 121,000 1983 81,000 1987 55,000 These figures include estimates for those authorities which have not yet submitted their returns.