HC Deb 09 March 1933 vol 275 cc1363-4W
Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland which local authorities have now adopted schemes on the lines recommended by the Consultative Council with regard to ensuring that State-aided houses are reserved as far as possible for the working classes?

Sir G. COLLINS:

So far as I am aware, no local authority has yet adopted a scheme of the nature referred to. A circular endorsing the recommendations of the Consultative Council was issued by the Department of Health for Scotland on 3rd February to all local authorities, who were asked to inform the Department of the action which they proposed to take. No intimation of specific action has yet been received, and the local authorities are being reminded on the matter.

population in this area is 2,141. The public elementary schools at present in the area and their present recognised accommodation are: