Major Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will take steps to call a conference of all local authorities in and around the Glasgow and Clyde areas, with a view to coordinating plans for pooling resources and preparing large-scale schemes for possible rehousing and welfare work; and whether he will set up a co-ordinating welfare board in this area?
§ Mr. E. BrownI assume that my hon. and gallant Friend's Question refers to the rehousing and welfare of persons rendered homeless by enemy action. The local authorities in Glasgow and the Clyde Area have made arrangements for such persons, which are considered to be adequate, but if conditions arose requiring mutual assistance between authorities I feel sure that it would be given spontaneously. If, however, the authorities concerned consider that a conference would serve any useful purpose, I should be happy to meet their wishes. I am not aware at present of the need for a co-ordinating welfare board in the Clyde Area.