HC Deb 06 November 1945 vol 415 c1216W
Mr. Henderson Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, since the cost of building houses is substantially higher in Scotland than in England, will he consider increasing to £1,300 the maximum cost per house to be built by private enterprise.

Mr. Buchanan

As at present advised I do not consider that current costs of house building in Scotland necessitate an increase in the limit of £1,200, but I shall, of course, be ready to consider any evidence to the contrary which may be produced.