§ Sir T. Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can make a statement as to the effect of industrial activity, in connection with the war, upon housing generally in Scotland?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe large amount of building which is at present being urgently carried out in Scotland in connection with national defence must inevitably interfere with housing progress. 1 am sending my hon. and gallant Friend a copy of the circular which I issued on the 8th September recommending local authorities to restrict their housing activities to the completion of houses already begun.
§ Sir T. Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps are taken in Scotland to ensure that, in accordance with existing housing legislation, corporation houses at least are not overcrowded?
§ Mr. ColvilleIn order to prevent over-crowding local authorities are advised in letting their houses to allocate them according to the size of the family to be housed and, in addition, they are required to regulate the sub-letting of rooms. They have, however, power to relax the usual standards where there are exceptional circumstances.