HC Deb 17 December 1946 vol 431 cc362-3W
132. Mr. McGovern

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether Glasgow Corporation have yet taken over the two single apartment houses in Rutherglen Road, Glasgow, that became vacant and were requisitioned; what was the price at which Messrs. Spiers and Knox were trying to sell these houses; and if he will make a statement on the proposed sale of these and other houses by this firm.

Mr. Buchanan

The two single-apartment houses at 792 Rutherglen Road, Glasgow, were requisitioned on 20th November but actual occupation has not yet taken place. Representations to let these houses now to prospective tenants on Messrs. Speirs and Knox's waiting list have been made to Glasgow Corporation on behalf of the owners. The town council are, I understand, at present considering the matter. I have no information as to the prices at which the houses were offered for sale. As regards the last part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Coatbridge (Mrs. Mann) on 3rd December.