§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will call local authorities' attention to the effect upon speedier completion of domestic housebuilding which would 54W result from prompt payment to building contractors and if he will consider recommending payment of 90 per cent. of the cost of materials, when delivered at the site, and 95 per cent. of the cost of works as they are completed.
§ Mr. J. StuartI am sending my hon. Friend a copy of a circular which I issued to local authorities on 9th April.