HC Deb 03 July 1951 vol 489 c205W
80. Mr. McInnes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is prepared to permit local authorities to acquire houses built in their areas by the Scottish Special Housing Association on terms to be negotiated.

Mr. McNeil

Yes. I am always prepared to consider any proposals which would reduce the financial commitments of the Exchequer but which do not prejudice the chances of those unsatisfactorily housed. The reaction of local authorities to this proposal, I am bound to add, will, I think, be cautious since it would involve them in heavy additional expenditure without adding to their pool of accommodation.