§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses were reconstructed up till the outbreak of war and during the war period, respectively, under the Housing (Rural Workers) (Scotland) Acts; and how many applications for grants remained unsatisfied at each period.
§ Mr. WestwoodAt 30th September, 1939, assistance had been approved by the local authorities and grants made under the Housing (Rural Workers) (Scotland) Acts in respect of works completed on 29,455 houses and grants had been approved by them for a further 4,687 houses. Between 30th September, 1939, and 30th June, 1945, assistance had been approved by the local authorities and grants made under the Acts in respect of works completed on 3,322 houses and at 30th June, 1945, grants had been approved for a further 3,214 houses.