§ Mr. WESTWOODasked the Secretary for Scotland whether contractors have been selected for the erection of the 4,000 houses under the special subsidy of £40 per house; what are the names of the contractors and what special types of house are to be erected under the scheme; whether any formula has been agreed upon which will enable the Board of Health to decide whether the limitation of the employment of 10 per cent. skilled labour has been complied with; and, in case this special condition is found not to have been complied with, how is it proposed to impose the penalty of £40 per house?
§ Sir J. GILMOURContractors have been selected for the erection of the 4,000 houses under the special subsidy of £40 per house. The names of the selected contractors, with their respective makes of houses, are
- Corolite Construction. Limited.—Poured concrete.
- Cowiesons, Limited.—Timber and Steel.
- James Jones and Sons, Limited. —Timber.
- G. and J. Weir, Limited.—Timber and Steel.
I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the circular issued on 23rd ultimo by the Scottish Board of Health containing full information on the other queries in the latter part of the question.
§ Mr. DENNISONasked the Secretary for Scotland the names of the types of steel houses and similar types selected by the Scottish Board of Health qualified to obtain the special subsidy, the superficial area of each type of house, the form of construction, and the material being used in each case?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAs the particulars desired would involve a lengthy reply, I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the circular issued on 23rd ultimo by the2058W Scottish Board of Health, which contains full particulars.