§ Mr. MILLARasked the First Commissioner of Works, as representing the Secretary for Scotland, the number of houses which have been erected in Scotland during the past four years under the Government and local housing schemes, and the number still awaiting completion?
§ Sir J. BAIRDThe number of houses completed, in course of construction, and authorised, but not yet commenced, under State-assisted housing schemes in Scotland as at 31st October, 1922, was as follows:
In addition to the above the Scottish Board of Health have paid grants in respect of the completion of 2,176 houses erected under the Housing (Financial Assistance to Builders) Scheme (Scotland), 1920. It is estimated that grants will be paid on about 30 additional houses and that this will complete the building under this scheme.
— Completed. Under construction. Tenders authorised but houses not yet completed. Local Authorities. 12,724 7,598 1,037 Public Utility Societies. 174 33 7 12,898 7,631 1,074 The Board have also paid grants in respect of the completion of seven houses under the Housing (Financial Assistance to Crofters) Scheme (Scotland), 1920. It is estimated that grants will be paid upon about 100 houses altogether before activities under this scheme cease, but it is not possible to give an exact figure at present.