§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what local authorities applied for authority to build timber houses during 1938; how many timber houses were authorised in each case, and, of these, how many were built in 1938; and what were the corresponding facts and figures for 1937;
(2) what local authorities in Scotland obtained approval during the year 1938 for the building of timber houses; how many of such houses were approved in each case; and how many were completed by 31st December, 1938?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe following table gives the particulars required:
understand that the regional committee who are responsible for investigating such applications have discussed it with the council and have pointed out that maintenance grants cannot normally be given under the Act. Further information has been submitted by the council and the position is at present under consideration by the regional committee. As regards the application by the Town Council of Greenock for a grant towards the capital cost of providing a centre at Hillend, I am informed that the regional committee are considering the town council's proposals in consultation with the Scottish Advisory Officer of the Community Centres Committee of the National Council of Social Service.