§ Mr. Stephenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses have been built in the Mile End ward of Camlachie Parliamentary Division, Glasgow, in the last three years; the number of overcrowded houses in this ward; and when building will take place in the Borrowfield district of the ward?
Mr. WedderburnNo houses have been erected in the Mile End ward during the last three years. The latest available information with regard to the number of overcrowded houses in the ward was obtained as a result of the overcrowding survey at the end of 1935, when the number was 2,357. With regard to the last part of the question I am informed that the housing committee of the corporation have approved a lay-out plan for the erection of 480 houses in the Borrowfield district of the city and are 1731W negotiating for the acquisition of land for about 90 additional houses there. I understand that the site presents considerable difficulties with regard to levelling and road-making and that it may be some time before actual building can begin. My right hon. Friend will, however, keep in touch with the corporation as he is anxious for the scheme to proceed with the utmost possible expedition.