§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any statement to make on the progress and present position of the building of timber houses in Scotland?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe Department of Health have approved tenders for the erection of 302 timber houses, of which two are completed and 38 are under construction. I understand that 13 local authorities have decided to build 2,040 timber houses for which tenders have not yet been received, and that several other authorities have the preparation of schemes under consideration. In addition, the Scottish Special Areas Housing Association have76W decided to build 761 timber houses. Of these, two are completed, tenders have been received by the association for 52, and plans have been prepared or are under preparation for the remainder.